Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds ground dark meat turkey
• 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 large egg, whisked
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• BBQ Glaze, recipe follows
• 6 slices bacon
• One 14-ounce bottle ketchup
• One 12-ounce bottle chili sauce
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, add 2 teaspoons of the oil and heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook until softened and brown, about 10 minutes. Add the parsley and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the mixture and set aside to cool. Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the same skillet. Add the carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Place the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, ketchup, egg, the onion mixture, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper in a food processor and pulse until fully combined. Transfer to a large bowl and add the carrots. Mix until combined. Form into a loaf and transfer to a casserole dish or baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, spread the BBQ Glaze over the top. Drape the bacon over the loaf in a crisscross pattern, tucking the ends underneath. Brush more glaze over the bacon layer. Bake until firm and cooked through, 55 to 60 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
4. Stir together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard and 1/3 cup water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and set aside.