Spicy Pork Meatloaf with Chipotle Cream Sauce
Seasoned ground pork, breadcrumbs, and a kick of heat from spices and chipotle peppers. It's topped with a creamy, smoky chipotle sauce that adds a rich, tangy finish.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
6 oz ground pork
2 Tbsp pork rind crumbles
1 Tbsp scallion whites, minced
1 Tbsp pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ Tbsp butter (for baking sheet)
For the Chipotle Cream Sauce:
2 Tbsp heavy cream
1 Tbsp cream cheese
1 tsp chipotle paste (or ½ tsp adobo sauce from chipotle peppers)
¼ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
1 tsp scallion greens, thinly sliced
Macronutrients
Protein: 35g
Fat: 50g
Carbs: 3g
Preparation
Preheat the oven: to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat it with butter (½ Tbsp).
Mix the meatloaf: by combining ground pork (6 oz), pork rind crumbles (2 Tbsp), scallion whites (1 Tbsp), chopped jalapeños (1 Tbsp), smoked paprika (½ tsp), garlic powder (¼ tsp), cayenne pepper (¼ tsp), and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Mix just until combined. Form into a 1-inch-tall loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast the meatloaf: on the top rack for 18–20 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden on top (internal temp should reach 160°F/71°C).
While it bakes, make the chipotle cream sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine heavy cream (2 Tbsp), cream cheese (1 Tbsp), chipotle paste (1 tsp), and smoked paprika (¼ tsp). Stir until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the meatloaf: hot, drizzled generously with chipotle cream sauce and topped with scallion greens (1 tsp).
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