Smoky Chipotle Cranberry Pork Meatloaves with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Creamy Sweet Potato Mash

These individual pork meatloaves are a fun and flavorful twist on the classic comfort food. A sweet and smoky glaze made with cranberry jam, ketchup and chipotle powder coats each loaf, while the sides of roasted Brussels sprouts, creamy sweet potato mash and a savory gravy round out the meal perfectly.

This recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner that feels special. The combination of smoky, sweet and savory flavors will have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it comes together in under an hour with simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

1.5 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.56 teaspoon Chipotle PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce AsparagusView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

ounce Brussels SproutsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Sweet PotatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Cranberry JamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon FlourView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Halve and peel shallot; grate one half on the largest holes of a box grater into a large bowl. Mince remaining shallot. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise.
2. Place sweet potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 12-15 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain. Return potatoes to pot and cover to keep warm.
3. While sweet potatoes cook, to the bowl with grated shallot, combine ground pork, garlic powder, panko, half the ketchup, salt (¾ tsp for 2 servings, 1½ tsp for 4) and pepper. Form into two 1-inch-tall loaves (four loaves for 4). Place meatloaves on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine cranberry jam, half the chipotle powder, remaining ketchup and a pinch of salt until smooth.
4. Toss Brussels sprouts on opposite side of sheet from meatloaves with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until Brussels sprouts are mostly tender and meatloaves are almost cooked through, about 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add minced shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; stir to combine. Whisk in stock concentrate, mustard and ½ cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1-3 minutes. If gravy seems too thick, whisk in a splash of water.
6. Once meatloaves have cooked 15 minutes, remove sheet from oven. Carefully brush meatloaves with glaze. Return to top rack until meatloaves are cooked through and Brussels sprouts are golden and tender, 5-6 minutes more. To pot with drained sweet potatoes, add sour cream, 1 TBSP butter and a pinch of chipotle powder if desired. Mash, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed, until smooth and creamy.
7. Slice meatloaves crosswise. Divide meatloaves, mashed sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts between plates. Spoon gravy over meatloaves and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey instead of pork?

Yes, ground turkey works well as a substitute. Just be sure to adjust seasoning as needed.

Can I make the meatloaves ahead of time?

You can prepare the meatloaves and glaze up to a day in advance. Keep them refrigerated, then bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if needed.

What can I use instead of cranberry jam?

You can substitute with raspberry jam or apricot preserves for a different flavor profile.