Serbian Meatloaf

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== Ingredients ==
* 8 smoked streaky, rindless bacon slices
* 2 lean bacon slices, diced
* 1 onion , finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, crushed
* 115 g / 4 oz / 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
* 90 ml / 6 tbsp milk
* 450 g / 1 lb lean minced beef
* 450 g / 1 lb lean minced pork
* 2.5 ml / ½ tsp chopped fresh thyme
* 30 ml / 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
* 2 eggs,beaten
* salt and freshly ground black pepper
* herby, mashed potatoes and carrots, to serve
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F.
# Butter a 1.75 litre / 3 pint / 7½ cup loaf tin with the slices of streaky bacon.
# Stretch the slices with the back of a knife, if necessary, to completely fill the tin.
# Fry thediced bacon in a large frying pan until almost crisp.
# Stir in the onion and garlic and fry for a further 2–3 minutes until they are soft and a pale golden brown.
# In a large bowl soak the bread crumbs in the milk for 5 minutes, or until all the milk is absorbed.
# Add the minced meats, bacon, Onion, garlic, herbs and eggs to the breadcrumbs.
# Season and mix well.
# Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin.
# Level the top and cover the tin with foil.
# Bake for about 1hour and half.
# Turn out and serve in slices, with herby mashed potatoes and carrots.
Category:Serbian Meat Dishes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Pork Recipes