How do i know my meatloaf is cooked? its mushy but been in the oven for over a hour?

Question

How do i know my meatloaf is cooked? its mushy but been in the oven for over a hour?

Answer 1

If it's over 1-1/2 lbs., then it could very easily need to cook longer.  I cook mine at 375; so yours may not be at a high enough temp either.   When you take it out, let it sit about 10-15 min before you slice it.  That will let it "set" and harden a bit before you slice it.......

Answer 2

No, no no, never base how long you cook it on the suggested duration... all that matters is the INTERNAL TEMPERATURE.   Get a meat probe or a quick read thermometer.  Insert it to the middle or thickest part of the item.

If it reads at LEAST 160 F, it should be done.

EDIT: Below is a list of temperatures for various meat products.  Also, as seen below, 100F is not hot enough for cooking a raw meat product prior to consumption. This temperature is within the danger zone which is the ideal temperature for bacterial growth.

Answer 3

If it is in a 9x5-inch loaf shape, you should remove now. 1 hour is the time for this size.

Answer 4

I use a standard loaf pan which holds about 1 1/2 lbs. of ground meat and bake at 350F for 1 1/2 hours.

Answer 5

It sounds like you have put too much liquid into the meatloaf.  I don't know your recipe, but I used to put a small can of tomato sauce in mine and it was always mushy.  I used the recipe from the Quaker oats box, but used the tomato sauce since I didn't have tomato juice.  If the ground meat is no longer red or pink, it should be done.

Answer 6

Use a meat thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 100F it should be cooked.  

Answer 7

cut it in half to see if its cooked all the way through.

it all depends on how much meat you use... i use 1.5-2lbs and cook it for at least 1.5 hours.  Wehn I think its done I cook it for another 15 minutes just to be safe.