Slightly Different Meatloaf

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Copy cat recipe of the meatloaf my mother used to make. She mentioned once that the bbq sauce had coffee in it and i have been trying to crack it for years. I couldn't find one that was quite right but i think this is pretty close so i am posting it to keep it handy.

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Steps

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Preheat oven at 375f.

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Combine all meatloaf ingredients in large bowl mixing well.

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Shape meatloaf onto lightly greased baking tray into a free form log shape.

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Bake for 45 minutes.

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Lightly saut onion in margarine until translucent.

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Add all other sauce ingredients and bring slowly to the boil.

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Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Once meatloaf has been cooking for 45 minutes reduce oven to 350f baste meatloaf with half of bbq sauce and cook for further 45 minutes basting with remaining sauce often.

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Rest for 10 minutes loosely covered with foil before slicing meatloaf thickly and serving with mashed potato and any remaining sauce.

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Ingredients

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sausage meat, ground lean pork, veal mince, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, dried italian herb seasoning, curry powder, garlic, egg, onion, salt & pepper, water, ketchup, beef stock, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, margarine, lemon juice, vinegar, instant coffee