The Best Italian American Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 packet unflavored gelatin (optional, see note)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium broth (optional, see note)
• 3 ounces (85g) crustless fresh white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 unpacked cups)
• 1/3 cup (80ml) buttermilk, plus more as needed
• 1 medium (8-ounce; 225g) yellow onion, minced
• 3 ounces (85g) fatty pancetta, finely minced (see note)
• 2 ounces (55g) Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated, plus more for serving
• 8 medium cloves garlic (about 1 3/4 ounces; 50g), finely minced
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves (1 ounce; 30g), minced
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
• 1 tablespoon Diamond crystal kosher salt (12g); for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound (455g) ground beef (at least 25% fat; see note)
• 1 pound (455g) ground pork (at least 25% fat; see note)
• 5 cups (1.2L) tomato sauce, such as Quick and Easy Italian American Red Sauce, The Best Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce, or The Best Fresh Tomato Sauce

AI Coach 

Ask AI

Personal Notes 

Save Notes

Organization Tags 

Save Tag