Creole Meatloaves with Trinity Gravy

Another delicious recipe from Miss Rachael Ray. I saw this recipe on her talk show last month and saved it until recently to try it out. It goes great with mashed sweet potatoes. We used a little extra hot sauce because, well we like it hot. If you are cooking for just 2 people, definitely divide this recipe in 1/2. The original makes alot. I hope you like it.

Creole Meatloaves with Trinity Gravy

 

2 pounds ground pork

2 medium onions, 1/2 of one grated, the rest finely chopped, divided

3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon paprika

2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

Salt and black pepper

1/4 cup grainy mustard

1 egg

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling

2 tablespoons butter

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce, depending on how much spice you like

4 to 5 scallions, sliced on bias, for garnish

Preheat oven to 350°F.

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, grated onion, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, grainy mustard, egg and breadcrumbs. Divide the pork mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into 4 loaves, each about an inch thick. Drizzle them with EVOO, place them onto a baking sheet and bake 35 minutes.

 

While the meatloaves are cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the remaining chopped onion, celery, bell pepper and cook until nice and soft.

 

Add the tomato paste and cook until golden brown and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it starts to smell nutty. Whisk in the stock and hot sauce, and cook until thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste.

 

Serve the meatloaves topped with the Trinity Gravy and garnished with the scallions, and Mashed Sweet Potatoes alongside.