Savory Venison Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground venison
• 0.5 yellows onion , chopped
• 1 cup barbecue sauce , divided
• 1 large egg
• 1 packet saltine crackers , 4 ounce
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar , divided
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce , divided
• 0.5 teaspoons dried sage
• 0.5 teaspoons steak seasoning
• 3 slices bacon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix together venison, onion, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, egg, crushed crackers, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, sage, and steak seasoning in a large bowl with your hands until evenly combined. Pack into a 3x7-inch loaf pan. Lay bacon slices over the top.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and bacon is crispy, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

4. 4

   Meanwhile, stir together remaining 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking constantly, until sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Pour sauce over cooked meatloaf and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.