Best 2 Aquavit Swedish Meatballs Recipes
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Scandinavia with our guide to cooking the exquisite "Aquavit Swedish Meatballs." These meatballs, infused with the distinctive flavors of aquavit, a traditional Scandinavian spirit, offer a delightful twist to the classic Swedish meatball recipe. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our carefully curated selection of recipes will cater to all skill levels, ensuring a delicious and authentic dining experience.
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AQUAVIT'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This is Marcus Samuelsson's rendition of the perennial favorite. The sauce is wonderful, unctuous. They should be served with garlicky mashed potatoes, quick pickled cucumbers and extra lingonberry preserves. The pickled cucumbers (and their juice) are really easy to make and the recipe is posted. If you can't find lingonberry preserves (a pity) you can substitute whole cranberry relish.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 24 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the Meatballs.
- Combine the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cream in a small bowl, stirring until all the crumbs are moistened.
- Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute for for about five minutes, until softened.
- Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, veal and pork, onion, honey and egg, and mix well with your hands (remember Julia--your impeccably clean hands).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the bread crumb/cream mixture and mix well.
- With wet hands (to keep mixture from sticking) shape the mixture into meatballs the size of golfballs, placing them on a plate slightly moistened with water.
- You should have about 24 meatballs.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the meatballs, in batches if necessary, and cook, turning frequently, for about seven minutes, until the meatballs are browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Transfer the meatballs to a plate and keep warm.
- Discard all but one tablespoon of fat from the skillet.
- Prepare the Sauce.
- Return the skillet to the heat.
- Whisk in the stock, 1/2 cup of cream, preserves and pickle juice, and bring to a simmer.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about five minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the meatballs are heated through.
- Serve hot with garlic mashed potatoes, lingonberry preserves and pickled cucumbers.
AQUAVIT SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Steps:
- 1 Prepare the Meatballs. 2 Combine the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cream in a small bowl, stirring until all the crumbs are moistened. 3 Set aside. 4 Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. 5 Add the onion and saute for for about five minutes, until softened. 6 Remove from heat. 7 In a large bowl, combine ground beef, veal and pork, onion, honey and egg, and mix well with your hands (remember Julia--your impeccably clean hands). 8 Season with salt and pepper to taste. 9 Add the bread crumb/cream mixture and mix well. 10 With wet hands (to keep mixture from sticking) shape the mixture into meatballs the size of golfballs, placing them on a plate slightly moistened with water. 11 You should have about 24 meatballs. 12 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 13 Add the meatballs, in batches if necessary, and cook, turning frequently, for about seven minutes, until the meatballs are browned on all sides and cooked through. 14 Transfer the meatballs to a plate and keep warm. 15 Discard all but one tablespoon of fat from the skillet. 16 Prepare the Sauce. 17 Return the skillet to the heat. 18 Whisk in the stock, 1/2 cup of cream, preserves and pickle juice, and bring to a simmer. 19 Season to taste with salt and pepper. 20 Add the meatballs to the sauce, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about five minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the meatballs are heated through. 21 Serve hot with garlic mashed potatoes, lingonberry preserves and pickled cucumbers.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef and pork. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
- Mix the meatball ingredients gently. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Chill the meatball mixture for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to meld and make the meatballs easier to handle.
- Form the meatballs into small, even-sized balls. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before simmering them in the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor.
- Use a good quality aquavit. This will add a lot of flavor to the sauce.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Swedish meatballs are a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be served with a variety of side dishes. The tips in this article will help you make the best Swedish meatballs possible. So next time you are looking for a delicious and hearty meal, give Swedish meatballs a try!
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