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Pimento Loaf

pimento loaf

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

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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 6

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!😋