-=> Quoting Ruth Haffly to Dale Shipp <=-

 DS> why is this called a "German" meat loaf?
 DS>    Title: German Applesauce Meat loaf

 RH> I don't see anything that would especially make it German. It
 RH> does use ground pork but that's not unusual

Here's one that's real, which you are probably familiar with ...

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      Title: Falscher Hase
 Categories: German, Groundmeat, Pork, Beef, Bacon
      Yield: 4 Servings

    1/2 lb Ground Beef; Lean
    1/2 lb Ground Pork; Lean
      1    Onion; Medium, Chopped
      3 tb Bread Crumbs
      3 tb Water; Cold
      2    Eggs; Large
    1/2 ts Salt
      1 ts Paprika
      1 ts Mustard; Prepared
      2 tb Parsley; Chopped
      3    Hard Cooked Eggs; Peeled
      4    Bacon; Strips
      4 tb Vegetable Oil
      1 c  Beef Broth
    SAUCE:
    1/4 c  Water; Hot
      1 ts Cornstarch
    1/4 c  Water
    1/2 c  Sour Cream

  Thoroughly mix ground meats, onion, bread crumbs, 3 T cold water, and
  eggs. Flavor with salt, paprika, mustard, and parsley.  Blend
  ingredients thoroughly. Flatten out meat mixture in the shape of a
  square, (8 X 8-inches). Arrange whole hard-boiled eggs in a row
  along the middle of the meat. Fold sides of meat patty over the
  eggs. Shape meat carefully into a loaf resembling a flat bread loaf.
  Occasionally rinse hands in cold water to prevent sticking.

  Cube 2 strips bacon; cook in a Dutch oven about 2 minutes.
  Carefully add the vegetable oil; heat. Place meatloaf in the Dutch
  oven and cook until browned on all sides. Cut remaining bacon
  strips in half and arrange over the top of the meatloaf. Place
  uncovered Dutch oven in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes.
  While meat is baking, gradually pour hot beef broth over the top
  of the meatloaf; brush occasionally with pan drippings. When done
  remove meat to a preheated platter and keep it warm.

  Add 1/4 cup of hot water to pan and scrape all the particles from
  the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil and add cornstarch that has
  been mixed with 1/4 cup water. Cook until bubbly and thick. Remove
  from heat and stir in sour cream. Reheat to warm.  Season with
  salt and pepper if desired.  Serve the sauce separately.

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Cheers

Jim


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