Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl
‘Do they still make pimento loaf?’ she said by way of greeting, not looking up, just knowing it was me, and I felt the relief I usually felt when I saw her: Things might not be great, but things would be okay.
My twin, Go. I’ve said this phrase so many times, it has become a reassuring mantra instead of actual words: Mytwingo. We were born in the ’70s, back when twins were rare, a bit magical: cousins of the unicorn, siblings of the elves. We even have a dash of twin telepathy. Go is truly the one person in the entire world I am totally myself with. I don’t feel the need to explain my actions to her. I don’t clarify, I don’t doubt, I don’t worry. I don’t tell her everything, not anymore, but I tell her more than anyone else, by far. I tell her as much as I can. We spent nine months back to back, covering each other. It became a lifelong habit. It never mattered to me that she was a girl, strange for a deeply self-conscious kid. What can I say? She was always just cool.
‘Pimento loaf, that’s like lunch meat, right? I think they do.’
‘We should get some,’ she said. She arched an eyebrow at me. ‘I’m intrigued.’
Pimento Loaf
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy way to use up some ground meat, try making a pimento loaf. This savory dish combines beef and pork with eggs, bread crumbs, onion and spices for a flavorful base. Then it adds some chopped pimentos for a pop of color and tanginess. The loaf is baked until golden and glazed with ketchup for a sweet and sticky finish. You can enjoy it hot from the oven or slice it up for sandwiches later. Either way, you’ll love this hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 pound of ground pork
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup of bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup of chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/4 cup of chopped pimentos
- 2 tablespoons of ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Mix well with your hands until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pimentos and transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Press it evenly and firmly into the pan.
- Brush the top of the loaf with ketchup and bake for about an hour or until cooked through.
- Let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy your pimento loaf!😋