Bourbon Glaze Meatloaf

Seasoning Mix:

1 tbs sea salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper or ground red pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp creole seasoning

Vegetable Mix:

4 tbs unsalted butter
1/4 c finely chopped red onion
1/2 c finely chopped green and red bell pepper
2 sp minced garlic
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 c D.a.T. KeTcHuP

Meat Mixture:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c seasoned breadcrumbs

Glaze:

1/4 c bourbon
1/2 c D.a.T. KeTcHuP
1/4 c dark brown sugar

Directions:

Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in bowl and set aside.

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and Worcestershire.

Saute about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in cream and D.a.T. KeTcHuP

Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.

Place ground beef and sausage in a bowl.

Add the eggs, vegetable mixture, make sure cooled, and the bread crumbs. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined. Make sure to not overmix.

In the center of 9 x 13 inch pan, shape the mixture into a loaf.

Bake uncovered at 350° for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400° and continue to cook until done, about 30 minutes longer.

Mix all ingredients for glaze and spread evenly on top of meatloaf and cook for additional 5 min.