My Mom's Meatloaf

Take off your rings and wash your hands, folks, This one takes real elbow grease. Place ground beef in large bowl, add 2 eggs and the sleeve of crushed saltines. Dice the onion finely and add to bowl along with a splash of milk, a dash of sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Mix all together with your hands and form into a loaf. Place in a baking dish OR in slow cooker. Mix together ketchup, hot pepper jelly and brown sugar and add a twist or 2 of freshly ground pepper. Slather over the top of your meatloaf. For oven baking, place baking dish in 375 degree oven for 1 hour or until cooked through. For slow cooking, cook on low for 5-7 hours. Delicious alongside mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans or asparagus!