Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons canola oil1/2 cup 2% milk2 eggs, lightly beaten2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2/3 cup crushed saltines1/3 cup minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 pound ground beef1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground veal9 slices bacon stripsSAUCE:1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar
Preparation
In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, pepper sauce, saltine, parsley and seasonings; stir in onion mixture. Crumble meats over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into a loaf and place in a greased foil-lined 13-in.x 9-in. baking dish.
In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients; cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved and sauce has thickened. Spoon some sauce over loaf; place bacon over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.
