Normandy-Style Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Normandy-Style Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon aniseeds; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup port or other sweet red wine; 1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 (1-ounce) slices pumpernickel bread, torn into small pieces; 1 1/2 pounds lean ground pork

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Coat a small saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot. Add aniseeds; saute 1 minute. Add onion; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add wine and prunes; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Combine prune mixture, mustard, salt, pepper, and bread in a large bowl; toss well to moisten bread. Let mixture cool slightly.
3
Crumble pork over prune mixture, and stir just until blended. Pack mixture into a 9 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 1 hour or until meat loaf registers 160u00b0. Let meat loaf stand in pan 10 minutes.
4
Remove meat loaf from pan; cut loaf into 16 slices.
5
Sandwich suggestion: Serve leftover meat loaf slices on pumpernickel bread with herbed mayonnaise and lettuce.

474

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 teaspoon aniseeds, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup port or other sweet red wine, and more.

Yes, Normandy-Style Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Normandy-Style Meat Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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