Applesauce Elk Meat Loaf

* 1 cup applesauce
* 2 tbsp chopped onion
* salt to taste
* 1 tbsp prepared mustard
* 1 lb ground ELK meat 1 tsp vinegar
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1 cup soft bread crumbs
* 1 tsp pepper
* 1 tbsp finely chopped celery
* 1 egg beaten
* 2 slices lightly cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
* 1 tsp prepared mustard

Combine bread crumbs and 1/2 cup applesauce. Add onion, salt, pepper, celery, mustard, egg and ground ELK meat, (bacon is optional). Blend thoroughly. Shape into round in a 9" x 9" x 2" pan. With a spoon, make an impression in top of the loaf. Combine the second 1/2 cup applesauce, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard. Pour into the impression in meat loaf. Bake at 350 degrees F. for one hour. Delicious family favorite!