
A historical main dish from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Put any cold meat through grinder
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Make a dressing of one-half cup of milk, one tablespoonful flour and one egg; cook until thick
Add meat and season to taste with onion or sage
Dip in cracker crumbs and fry in fat
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Grinding the meat creates more surface area for the binding sauce to coat, ensuring cohesive meatballs. The cooked flour-milk-egg mixture (a panade) acts as a binder while adding moisture—the gelatinized starches from cooking the flour trap liquid and prevent the meat from becoming dense. Coating in cracker crumbs before frying creates a protective crust that locks in moisture and prevents the delicate balls from falling apart in hot fat.
The ground meat mixture can be prepared through step 3 and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours before shaping and frying. Shaped but uncooked meatballs can be frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag for up to 3 months; fry directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to cooking time.
Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes until warmed through, or briefly pan-fry to re-crisp the exterior. Cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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The ground meat mixture can be prepared through step 3 and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours before shaping and frying. Shaped but uncooked meatballs can be frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag for up to 3 months; fry directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to cooking time.
Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes until warmed through, or briefly pan-fry to re-crisp the exterior. Cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.