Spilled Milk

Welcome to the most educational Spilled Milk episode you'll ever hear. We welcome J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and his magnificent meatloaf while he spins tales of luxurious band camps, coed fraternities, and three-meat mixtures. We discuss the loaves of our youth, meat juices, and what this classic American comfort food means to us. Warning: contains MSG, slooshing, and deja vu.   Molly's Meatloaf From Delancey   1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs About 1/3 cup whole milk, or enough to saturate the breadcrumbs 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 teaspoons fish sauce 2 large eggs, beaten well 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/3 cup minced fresh Italian parsley 1/3 cup ketchup, plus 1/4 cup for topping the loaf Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. Warm the oil in a medium saucepan over moderate heat.  Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until