Turkey Meatloaf with Ketchup–Brown Sugar Glaze

for the meatloaf

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   Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees

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   Line wire rack with aluminum foil and set in rimmed baking sheet

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   • 🧈3 tablespoons unsalted butter

   Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over low heat

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   • 🧂1 pinch baking soda

   Stir baking soda into melted butter

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   🧅ASmall prep bowl A½ onion, chopped fine

   • 🧂¼ teaspoon salt

   Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt, increase heat to medium

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   Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened and beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes

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   🧄🌿BSmall prep bowl B1 garlic clove, minced · 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

   Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

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   • 🥫2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

   Stir in Worcestershire and continue to cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute longer

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   Transfer onion mixture to large bowl and set aside

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   • 🌾3 tablespoons quick oats
   • 🌽2 teaspoons cornstarch
   • 🧂¾ teaspoon salt
   • 🌶️½ teaspoon pepper

   Combine oats, cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in second bowl

for the glaze

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   • 🍅1 cup ketchup
   • 🍬¼ cup brown sugar
   • 🍏2 ½ teaspoons cider vinegar
   • 🌶️½ teaspoon hot sauce

   Whisk all ingredients in saucepan until sugar dissolves

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   Bring mixture to simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes; set aside

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for the meatloaf

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   • 🥚2 large egg yolks
   • 🥫2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

   Stir egg yolks and mustard into cooled onion mixture until well combined

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   🧀🌿CSmall prep bowl C1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated · ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

   • 🍗2 pounds ground turkey

   Add turkey, Parmesan, parsley, and oat mixture; using your hands, mix until well combined

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   Transfer turkey mixture to center of prepared rack

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   Using your wet hands, shape into 9 by 5-inch loaf

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   Using pastry brush, spread half of glaze evenly over top and sides of meatloaf

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   Bake meatloaf for 40 minutes

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   Brush remaining glaze onto top and sides of meatloaf and continue to bake until meatloaf registers 160 degrees, 35 to 40 minutes longer

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   Let meatloaf cool for 20 minutes before slicing and serving

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