Today, I will show you how to make your very own Mediterranean meatloaf
using simple ingredients.
First, let's talk about the versatility of the Mediterranean meatloaf.
You have the freedom to get creative and choose your own fillings.
You can add pepperoni, zucchini, rosemary, or parmesan to make it even more flavorful.
However, if you prefer to follow a specific recipe, you can use mine as a guide.
My recipe includes dried tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and basil for that true Mediterranean taste.
To start, make sure you have 1 kg of base mixture. You will need
50% pork neck (500 g),
20% pork back bacon (200 g),
15% lean beef (150 g), and
15% crushed ice (150 g).
Grind the meat using a meat grinder with a 3 mm plate.
Repeat the process twice and freeze the meat slightly in between.
Next, let's talk about the spices.
For every kg of base mass, you will need
20 g of nitrite curing salt,
3 g of cutting aid,
2 g of onion powder,
2 g of white pepper,
0.75 g of mace,
0.5 g of thyme,
0.5 g of oregano,
0.5 g of sweet paprika powder,
0.25 g of cardamom, and
0.25 g of ginger powder.
Mix these spices well with the meat.
Now, it's time to add the insert.
This is where you can get really creative.
I recommend using around 30% extra as an insert. In my recipe,
I used
100 g of firm mozzarella,
75 g of dried tomatoes (oil drained),
75 g of olives (be mindful of the salt content), and
25 g of fresh basil.
Mix these ingredients with the meat mixture.
Now, let's move on to baking.
Preheat your oven to 180°C and bake the meatloaf for 15 minutes.
Then reduce the temperature to 120°C and continue baking.
The baking time will depend on the size of your mold, but as a general rule, it's 1 hour per kg.
Alternatively, you can measure the core temperature and bake until it reaches 69-72°C.
After baking, let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the mold and serve.
Now you have your very own delicious Mediterranean meatloaf! Enjoy your meal and feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.
Thank you for watching and happy cooking!
