Savory Venison Meatloaf

This venison meatloaf wrapped in bacon features onion and crushed saltines and is topped with a barbecue sauce made with brown sugar and Worcestershire.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 544 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pound ground venison
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 0.25 cup barbecue sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
• 0.5 yellow onion, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon steak seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 with your hands until evenly combined. Pack into a 3x7-inch loaf pan. Lay bacon slices over the top.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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