Pork Meat Loaf with Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Pork Meat Loaf with Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four 1-inch-thick slices of Italian bread, crusts removed, bread soaked in 1 cup of milk and squeezed dry; 4 ounces sliced bacon; 4 ounces sliced prosciutto; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1 roasted red pepper from a jar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 1/2 pounds lean ground pork; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1 cup tomato puree; 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/2 cup prepared plain hummus

Servings: persons

Four 1-inch-thick slices of Italian bread, crusts removed, bread soaked in 1 cup of milk and squeezed dry
4 ounces sliced bacon
4 ounces sliced prosciutto
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 roasted red pepper from a jar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 pounds lean ground pork
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/2 cup prepared plain hummus

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a food processor, pulse the bread, bacon and prosciutto.
3
Add the onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted pepper and eggs; process to a paste.
4
Pulse in the parsley, thyme, crushed red pepper, oregano and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
5
Transfer to a bowl and knead in the pork.
6
Preheat the broiler.
7
Pat the mixture into two 8-inch-long loaves.
8
In a large nonstick roasting pan, heat the 1 tablespoon of oil.
9
Transfer the loaves to the pan and cook over moderate heat until the bottoms are browned, 6 minutes.
10
Brush the tops with oil and broil until slightly browned, 8 minutes.
11
Lower the oven to 350.
12
In a cup, combine the tomato puree, stock and hummus.
13
Pour the mixture into the roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of one of the loaves registers 180.
14
Light the broiler.
15
Spoon some of the sauce over the loaves and broil for 5 minutes, until browned.
16
Transfer to a platter and serve with the gravy.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Four 1-inch-thick slices of Italian bread, crusts removed, bread soaked in 1 cup of milk and squeezed dry, 4 ounces sliced bacon, 4 ounces sliced prosciutto, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pork Meat Loaf with Chickpeas falls under the Vegetarian 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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Pork Meat Loaf with Chickpeas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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