Apple-Mustard Meat Loaf

Be sure to not overmix. Complete this comfort meal with steamed green beans and mashed potatoes – or mock mashed potatoes.

Recipe Yield: 8

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds Ground Pork
• 1/2 Cup Applesauce
• 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 1-Oz Envelope Dry Onion Soup Mix
• 2 Tablespoons Dijon-Style Mustard
• Black Pepper, To Taste

Directions

• In large mixing bowl, blend together ground pork, applesauce, breadcrumbs, onion soup mix, Dijon-style mustard and black pepper to taste.
• Turn mixture into loaf pan and bake in 375 degrees F oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted reads 160F.
• Let loaf rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Source: NPB
Recipe and image appear courtesy of the National Pork Board.