Have young chefs help mix together this tasty meatloaf using ground pork and applesauce. Complete the comfort meal with steamed green beans and mashed potatoes.

Mustard-Apple Meatloaf

2 pounds lean ground pork
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 (1-ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
Black pepper, to taste

1. In large mixing bowl, blend together ground pork, applesauce, breadcrumbs, onion soup mix, Dijon-style mustard and black pepper to taste.
2. Turn mixture into loaf pan and bake in 375ºF (190ºC) oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted reads 160ºF (70ºC).
3. Let loaf rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Serves 4 to 5, with leftovers

Optional: Top meat loaf with brown sugar and 2 to 3 slices bacon 30 minutes before done.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.