2 to 2 1/2 lb. ground chuck
2 eggs
3 tbsp. Open Pit barbecue sauce
1/2 pkg. onion soup mix (shake env. before using)
1 tsp. salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp. oregano
1 to 1 1/2 c. crushed saltines

Mix all ingredients well with fork. Knead with hands. Form into large ball and pack firmly. Shape into loaf, put in oven-proof skillet or 9 x 12 pan. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour. Sprinkle a little extra oregano on top of loaf and squeeze a swirl of ketchup on top. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes until brown on top. Serves 6.

WESTERN MEAT LOAF SAUCE:

1/2 c. Heinz ketchup
2 tbsp. Vlasic pickle relish
2 tbsp. sugar

Mix. Chill and serve with meat loaf. Taste like homemade chili sauce.