Savory Venison Meatloaf

Name: Savory Venison Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 slices Bacon; 0.25 cup Barbecue Sauce; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 0.5 tsp Dried Sage; 1 whole Eggs; 1 oz Saltine Cracker; 0.5 tsp Steak Seasoning; 1 lb Venison; 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 0.5 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American Comfort-Food

Savory Venison Meatloaf brings rich, lean game meat together with crushed saltines and onion for a tender, cohesive slice, all draped in crisp bacon. A sweet-tangy barbecue glaze with brown sugar and Worcestershire adds sticky depth and a smoky finish. Serve it hot on a weeknight or for a cozy weekend dinner with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Prep15 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

Using your hands, mix together venison, onion, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, egg, crushed crackers, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, sage, and steak seasoning in a large bowl until evenly combined. Press the mixture into a 3x7-inch loaf pan. Arrange the bacon slices on top.
3

Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink and the bacon is crispy, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
4

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the remaining 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking constantly, until the sauce is warmed through and slightly thickened.
5

Pour the sauce over the cooked meatloaf and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.