Ingredients for Mock Hare
- Ground Pork
- Ground Chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
- Garlic Clove
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- Fresh Parsley
- 1 large egg
- Half And Half
- Seltzer Water
- Enough bacon strips to completely cover the meatloaf
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Jam
- 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
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How to Make Mock Hare
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, gently combine 1.5 lbs ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix), 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup half-and-half, and 1/4 cup seltzer water. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish (approximately 9x5 inches).
- Completely cover the loaf with overlapping strips of bacon.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F (220°C) to crisp the bacon.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup milk and 1 beef bouillon cube dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water. Pour this mixture into the bottom of the baking dish around the meatloaf.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).
- While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the gravy: Pour the pan liquid into a saucepan. Add the remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering pan liquid.
- Continue to stir until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Stir in 1/4 cup rhubarb jam and 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet for color and flavor.
- Once the jam has melted, remove from heat and transfer to a gravy boat.
- Slice the meatloaf and serve immediately with the rhubarb gravy, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
32g
Carbs
4g
