Low Temp Meatloaf ???

[John Furdyn]

I have read that some of you like to cook meatloaf at lower temps 250 ish.

What's the advantage to cooking meatloaf at the lower temps ?? any info appreciated. Thanks

 

[Bryan S]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John Furdyn:
I have read that some of you like to cook meatloaf at lower temps 250 ish.

What's the advantage to cooking meatloaf at the lower temps ?? any info appreciated. Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Other than it could dry out on you, I see no reason to cook a meat loaf low and slow. IMO you're better off in the 325º-350º range.

 

[Gary Michael]

There is no reason to smoke meatloaf at that low of temp. I agree in the 325-350 range. I cook meatloaf on the kettle all the time....its usually in the 350+ range.

 

[Pat McCreight]

I agree. Ground beef absorbs smoke like a sponge, so there's no need to keep it on longer than necessary. I've done a couple indirect on the kettle and they turn out great. Nice smoky flavor, great smoke ring, moist.

 

[Brandon A]

Dont do it. I messed up a meatloaf once this way, at low temps my veggies (green and red pepper) didnt get soft and I ended up with a crunchy meatloaf