Danish Meatloaf

from my Dining with the Danes cookbook

Meatloaf

2 lb. ground pork

3 tbsp. dried bread crumbs

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. mustard powder

1 egg

2 tbsp. minced onion

1/4 cup chicken stock

8 slices bacon

1 cup  chicken stock

1/2 cup heavy cream

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Mix the ground pork with the bread crumbs,

 the spices, egg, onion and 1/4 cup chicken stock.

Shape the meat mixture into an oblong loaf 

and place in a greased baking dish.

Cover with the bacon slices.

Brown the loaf in the oven for 15 minutes.

Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees. 

Pour the stock and cream over the meatloaf.

Roast for another 40-45 minutes.

Suggested accompaniment:

Hasselback potatoes, applesauce and jelly.

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