Step #1 Sauce: 4 Shallots, sliced 2 T Butter 1 Sprig thyme 1 Bay leaf : Dash crushed red pepper 1 c Dry white wine (applejuice) 1 c Veal or beef stock 1 c Chicken stock : Salt & pepper to taste Saute onion, carrot, green onion, celery, green & red peppers and garlic in butter until vegetables are soft & liquid is evaporated.
Step #2 Set aside to cool.
Step #3 mix salt, cayenne, black & white pepper, cumin, & nutmeg & add to the vegetable mixture.
Step #4 stir in the half-n-half, pork, beef, catsup, & bread crumbs.
Step #5 Mix well.
Step #6 Form into a loaf & place on a greased baking sheet or in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
Step #7 bake this at 350-degrees 45-50 mins.
Step #8 let this stand 10 mins before slicing.
Step #9 Pour off excess fat.
Step #10 Slice & serve this with sauce.
Step #11 For sauce: Saute shallots in 1 T.
Step #12 butter with thyme, bay leaf, and black pepper.
Step #13 Add wine (or slightly less applejuice if you prefer not to cook with wine), & stocks.
Step #14 Spice up to taste with salt & pepper.
Step #15 Simmer until reduced by half & sauce thickens slightly.
Step #16 stir in the the remaining butter until melted.
Step #17 Note: I sub olive oil for the butter in both the meatloaf & sauce for a lower fat version.
Step #18 The final butter added to the sauce is a trick to add a nice sheen to the sauce; I omit this step.