Directions:

• 1

  For the meatloaf, preheat the oven to 180C.

• 2

  Place meat into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Start mixing on low-medium speed, then add onion, garlic, oats and egg, mixing until combined. Gradually add milk and a pinch of salt &pepper, mixing until very well combined.

• 3

  Line a baking tray with foil and baking paper. Put layer from bacon, hand-shape the meatloaf mixture into a long loaf of equal thickness on the tray and cover it with bacon sliced. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

• 4

  Remove from oven and pour half of the BBQ sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Use a pastry brush or knife to evenly spread the sauce all over the loaf.

• 5

  Return to oven for a further 30 minutes or until cooked through.

• 6

  Set loaf aside for 15 minutes to rest, before carving.

• 7

  To serve, carve meatloaf and place on a board. Serve with BBQ sauce.