Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf With Sweet And Tangy Glaze - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 cup diced orange bell pepper
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1 cup grated onion
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
2 eggs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 slices bacon
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Preparation

in a large bowl mix meats, barley, vegetables, sun dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup kethchup, worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt, pepper, and mix until well combined.
shape into a loaf on a parchment lined baking sheet.
wrap in slices of bacon.
bake at 350 for 35 minutes.
in a large bowl combine 1/4 cup ketchup, preserves, soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger.
remove meatloaf from oven and generously brush with glaze and bake 30 more minutes.