The sauce that goes on top of meatloaf is half the intrigue of the dish. While a meatloaf makes for a hearty, filling meal, it can sometimes be lacking in flavor and is always improved by a delicious meatloaf sauce. Using four basic ingredients - ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey - you can make a mouth-watering sauce that requires only 2 minutes of preparation. Plus, this recipe can easily be adapted to fit your own palate with ample room for substitutions. (It's perfect on top of this homemade meatloaf recipe!)
Things You'll Need
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
Tip
- You can replace the honey with any jam or preserves - try apricot or fig preserves for a delicious, unique flavor!
- Replace the Worcestershire sauce with soy sauce to add some Asian flair
- Use any type of mustard you'd like - stone ground and whole grain mustard works great!
- To make this recipe sugar-free and paleo-friendly, use a homemade or store-bought paleo ketchup
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
Measure out the ingredients for the meatloaf sauce.
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Step 2: Combine the Ingredients
Add all of the ingredients for the sauce to a mixing bowl.
Whisk until well-combined. Taste the sauce for flavor. If desired, add more Worcestershire, mustard, and/or honey to taste.
Step 3: Serve on Meatloaf!
Prior to baking your meatloaf in the oven, spread about 2 to 3 tablespoons on top. Once the meatloaf is out of the oven, smear more sauce on top, and/or serve the meatloaf with sauce on the side.
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