The Recipe with Kenji and Deb Meatloaf
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Mar 11, 2024 Kenji and Deb reminisce about their history with meatloaf, sharing their favorite recipes and discussing the evolution of this classic dish. They explore the art of making the perfect meatloaf, from unique ingredients like marmite to mastering moistness and exploring fun variations like meatloaf burritos and sandwiches.
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Meatloaf's Perception Problem
- Meatloaf has a PR problem: the name and shape make it unappealing to some cooks.
- Reframing it as a giant meatball or changing shape can shift perceptions and make it approachable.
Summer Camp Meatloaf Memories
- Kenji remembers excellent camp meatloaf and a cook named Glenn who made meatloaf days memorable.
- He also ate meatloaf in TV dinners and at summer camp, forming his earliest impressions.
How Technology Helped Popularize Meatloaf
- The home meat grinder and industrial meat supply changed how meatloaf spread in America.
- Meatloaf became common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a way to stretch meat economically.