Swedish Meatballs

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2009

Meatballs have to be Sweden’s national dish for a reason. What’s the secret to making them light, springy, and flavorful?

SERVES 4 to 6

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted our Swedish meatballs recipe to produce substantial yet delicate meatballs with a sausagelike springiness and satisfying snap. To achieve the right texture, we combined beef, pork, bread, cream, and a surprise ingredient, baking p...

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