Santa Fe Meat Loaf

This southwestern style meatloaf recipe comes to us from the National Pork Council. Follow this link to learn more about Pork as well as lots more fabulous recipes!

2 pounds lean ground pork 1 tsp. vegetable oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 4 T minced dried tomatoes 1 T chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1/2 C finely chopped parsley 1/2 C dried bread crumbs 1/2 C skim milk

Serves 8 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 90 Minutes In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes; cool slightly and transfer to large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place mixture in a 9" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" loaf pan and bake in a 350° F. oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before removing from pan. Slice to serve warm, or wrap well and refrigerate for sandwiches. Nutrient Information per Serving: Calories: 312 Sodium: 245 mg Protein: 24 gm Cholesterol: 82 mg Fat: 19 gm