Meat loaf (2)

Heat oven to 350º

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients:

2 slices white bread

1/2 C. breadcrumbs

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs

2 Tblsp. ketchup

1 Tblsp. bbq sauce

2 Tblsp. worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. soy sauce

1/4 tsp. black pepper

3-4# ground chuck

1# ground pork

1 large (or 2 small) grated carrots

1 onion, grated (about 2/3 cup)

1 stalk celery, grated

1/2 cup grated green or red bell pepper

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. Trader Joe's 21 season salute (my favorite non-salt all seasoning!)

1/2 tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt

2 Tblsp. parsley

1/2 tsp. black pepper

Mix together thoroughly with mixer (or with your hands) making sure everything is COMPLETELY incorporated evenly.

In a 9 x 13" pan (spray with nonstick spray or line with foil & spray) form the meat into a loaf shape/rectangle, keeping it pretty even for even cooking.

In a small bowl, mix together and spread on top and sides of meatloaf:

1/4 cup ketchup

1 Tblsp. BBQ sauce

1 tsp. yellow mustard

Chop up 3-4 slices of (raw) bacon and scatter it over the top of the loaf.  Pour a cup of water into the pan.

Bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hrs.  Remove to a rack - cool for 15-20 min. before slicing with a sharp knife.  Make a gravy with some of the pan drippings...yum!!