Orange BBQ Pork Loaves with Cheesy Potato Wedges and Roasted Broccoli

If you’re looking for a fresh take on meatloaf, these mini pork loaves are just the ticket. Ground pork is seasoned with BBQ spices, scallions and crispy panko, then shaped into individual portions. The real star is the glaze: a blend of BBQ sauce, smoky chipotle powder and tangy mandarin orange juice that adds a sweet-and-spicy kick.

Serve these flavorful loaves with cheesy potato wedges and tender roasted broccoli-all cooked on the same sheet pan for easy cleanup. It’s a complete meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon BBQ SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chipotle PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Monterey Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sweet and Smoky BBQ SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Mandarin OrangeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment.
2. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss with 2 tsp oil, 1 tsp salt and pepper. Spread on one side of the sheet pan.
3. Roast potatoes for 10 minutes while you prepare the pork loaves.
4. In a bowl, combine ground pork, BBQ seasoning, panko, scallions, 1 tsp salt and pepper. Mix gently and form into 4 mini loaves.
5. Zest and juice the mandarin orange. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, chipotle powder, orange juice and half the zest.
6. After 10 minutes, remove sheet pan. Push potatoes to one side, add broccoli to the other side, drizzle with remaining oil and 1 tsp salt. Place pork loaves in the center.
7. Brush pork loaves with half the BBQ-orange glaze. Roast for 15 minutes.
8. Sprinkle cheese over potato wedges. Brush remaining glaze on pork. Roast 5 more minutes until pork is cooked through (160°F) and cheese is melted.
9. Garnish pork with remaining orange zest. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey instead of pork?

Yes, ground turkey works well. Just be careful not to overcook, as turkey can dry out faster.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Absolutely. Omit the cheese or use a dairy-free shredded cheese alternative.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.