Description
Dish of baked or smoked shaped ground meat
Technical
Meatloaf is a dish of ground meat combined with other ingredients, formed into the shape of a loaf, then baked or smoked. It may be hand-formed on a baking tray or pan-formed in a loaf pan. It is usually made with ground beef, although ground lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry, and seafood are also used, sometimes in combination. Vegetarian adaptations of meatloaf may use imitation meat or pulses.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
savorymeatycaramelizedumami-richherbaceous
Wine Analogy
A full-bodied Syrah with meaty notes
Coffee Analogy
Dark roast with molasses undertones
Perfume Analogy
Leather accord with smoked paprika nuances
Culinary Applications
Kotlety MielonePolandUses similar binding principles with breadcrumbs and eggs
KoftaMiddle EastShows spiced meat mixture adaptation
Lion's Head MeatballsChinaDemonstrates large-format shaping technique
Dietary
VegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKoshergluteneggdairy