Flamingo-Style Sweet ‘n Sour Meatloaf

Introducing Freakin’ Flamingo’s new Holiday Table Sampler: One 4 oz jar each of Anne Bonney’s Pirate’s Reserve Caribbean Cranberry, Hot Lemongrass Pepper Jelly, and Carambola (starfruit) Cranberry.

What can you do with them? Why, give your guests a tropical twist by putting these on your table to compliment your turkey, or even your potato pancakes. Enjoy them alongside a variety of cheeses at your next holiday get-together, whether it’s a cocktail party or festive brunch. Add a little to your holiday baking, or even your meatloaf!  Makes a unique stocking-stuffer or elegant hostess gift, too.

“Whoa! Back up, there. Did you just say meatloaf???”  I did! Take your humdrum, everyday meatloaf, and change it up by adding a couple of spoonfuls of Freakin’ Flamingo jam. Using Freakin’ Flamingo jams in your cooking not only adds flavor, but makes things like meatloaf even moister and juicier. Try this:

Flamingo-Style Sweet ‘n Sour Meatloaf  (serves 4-6)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup uncooked dry oatmeal
•  1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper to taste
• 4-5 Tbs Freakin’ Flamingo Carambola Cranberry (or any favorite flavor) – divided

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350º F.

In a small oven-proof glass casserole dish, combine all of the ingredients, using only 2 Tbs of the Freakin’ Flamingo jam.  Combine lightly with your hands, and shape into a loaf shape, about 8″ long.  Bake for 15 minutes.

Melt the remaining jam in a small dish in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds, or until just brushable.  Using a small brush, brush the remaining jam onto the meatloaf until completely glazed. Return it to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165º F.  Remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Have some additional jam on the table for those who like a little extra sauce, like me!

Serving suggestion:

(Okay, yeah, there was supposed to be some mashed potato on this plate, too, but I discovered I only had one potato. Oh, like it’s never happened to you. :-P)

If you’re going to cook with my tasty twisted jams, I suggest you visit Freakin’ Flamingo today and get a full-sized 8 oz jar of your favorite flavor and leave the Table Sampler for, well, the table. 🙂