Meatloaf, European-Style;

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground lean pork
• 1 whole egg
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 large onion, minced
• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
• 2 slices white bread
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Toast the bread slices very slightly Just enough to have them dry out a bit. Let cool. Crumble. Add the milk and allow the bread to soak up the milk. If too wet squeeze it out with hands.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil and saute the onion until soft and translucent and slightly golden color. Let cool a little.

3. 3

   In a large bowl add the pork, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, bread that has been moistened with the milk, garlic granulated or powdered, and the cooled sauteed onions.

4. 4

   Mix really well with hands.

5. 5

   Shape into an oval approximately 3" high x 4" wide. Place into a 13"x9" baking dish.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes. At this point any grease may be removed before glazing.

7. 7

   Mix ketchup with the brown sugar. Spread on the top of the meatloaf and continue baking it for another 45 minutes. Uncovered.

8. 8

   Let it rest about 10 minutes before serving.