Martinsville Meatloaf
1 lbs ground chuck (if your man is a hunter use 1 lb of ground deer and about 2 oz of ground chuck)
1 lb bacon
1/2 medium sized sweet onion (chopped)
1 jalapeno chopped (use 1/2 medium green pepper if you don't like the spice)
12 saltine crackers (crushed)
1 large egg
1 tsp mustard
1 tbsp wochestershire sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Mix all ingredients (except bacon) in a larger mixing bowl. In the center a 9 x 13 greased pan shape mixture into a loaf form. cover in bacon diagonally until none of the mixture is showing. Place two long pieces of bacon along each side of the loaf, sealing the diagonal pieces ends. Broil at 500 degrees for 5 minutes then bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, slice and serve. (For a browner crust, broil for another 5 minutes after baking.)
Serve with your favorite sides.