Road Apples: handy man meatloaf

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February 05, 2006

handy man meatloaf

Real handy men aren't just handy in the garage, bathroom, or the basement. They can do more than change a light bulb or glue the occasional broken knick knack for the misses. Real handy men are also handy in the kitchen. But don't expect them to cook or even use kitchen utensils the same as the women in the house.

I am sometimes called upon to lend a hand at weekly meal times and special occasions like Superbowl Sunday. Now usually SB Sunday calls for a big heaping two gallon pot of chili with cheese and onions left simmering on the stove buffet style. But this year, I thought I would make my handy man meatloaf. The usual ingredients are as follows: (I say usual because I never make it exactly the same way twice)

one litre bottle of Bacardi's LIght
two cans of Coke
two to three pounds of ground chuck (ground pork can be added if your are feeling adventurous and don't mind the added grease)
four large eggs
two to three palms of saltines crushed knuckle deep
one green pepper ripped in half and cut up into chunks (seeds are optional)
one puny little yellow onion diced with a dull pocket knife (rust stains on knife are optional)
one bottle of thick barbecue sauce or a half bottle of thin
about five shakes of salt and three shakes of pepper
five to eight shakes of cinnamon sugar
one or two shakes of nutmeg
four to five hand fulls of shredded cheddar cheese (mild or strong - you decide)
one can of mushrooms - strained (small or large can - again, you decide)

Set aside the rum and coke and hand mix everything up in a very large mixing bowl and form into a loaf in a rectangular baking dish. Make sure it is big enough to fit with out any mixture spilling over the edge. For a garnish, place triangular pieces of Kraft processed cheese on top.

Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you to preheat the oven to 400 degrees. But to be honest, I never worry about preheating anything. Place the concoction in the oven and wait for about an hour. Mix up two or three rum and cokes while you wait then get ready to enjoy the best meat loaf you have ever tasted.

For some reason, not very many people will eat this gourmet delight so I have plenty of left over meatloaf. I can then treat myself to meatloaf sandwiches topped with onion slices and Miracle Whip every night at supper time for a week. Uuummmboy now that is good eatin'!

Note: You can subsitute for the Bacardi's if you like. It shouldn't make much difference in the taste - the meat loaf not the rum.

Posted by roadapples at February 5, 2006 10:47 AM

Can you post directions on how to do it in the microwave? :)

Posted by: Fred at February 5, 2006 02:56 PM

Don't let him fool you... this stuff is great. It is even better the next day.

Posted by: Paul at February 5, 2006 03:28 PM

Well, if it is good as Paul says - why won't most people eat much of it?

Posted by: kenju at February 5, 2006 06:22 PM

How long does it take for fungus to grow on it, if you forget to put it back in the fridge?

Posted by: Tjilpi at February 6, 2006 01:51 AM

Fred: That is a good question. I don't have an answer. You sound like you might be a better handy man than I.

Paul: I never have left overs when you are here.

Judy: Paul will eat anything... always has, always will.

Tjilpi: Fungus won't grow on this... but ring worm will. Sounds unbelievable I know but it's true.

Posted by: road apples at February 6, 2006 05:29 AM

sounds goodish. you got a pizza recipe?

Posted by: kim at February 7, 2006 08:33 AM

It is really good.... honest. Pop has a great way to make scrambled eggs too.

Posted by: Paul at February 8, 2006 12:30 PM

I have some similar recipes, but most of mine involve beer ;)

Posted by: poopie at February 8, 2006 06:29 PM

poops: care to share?

Posted by: road apples at February 9, 2006 05:04 AM

Boy, that must be some powerful concoction. Has it knocked you out all this time???

Posted by: Jennifer at February 10, 2006 02:04 PM

Jen: MY mom ate some and was in the hospital for two days after. I'm just saying - as poops would say.

Posted by: road apples at February 10, 2006 03:15 PM