On Sun 20 Feb 2005 09:06:56p, dizzi wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Just a guess but could they be deep-fried til golden brown, then
> finished in the oven or the sauce?
>
> dizzi
>
> "fishman" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>> How do restaurants cook their meatballs so that they are so round and
>> evenly browned? I fry mine in a pan and they always have flat spots
>> where they touch the pan. This area is also crispier than the parts
>> that don't ever touch the pan.
>>
>> I have tried baking, and get similar results.
>>
>> I am referring to the big italian meatballs that get served with
>> spaghetti. Thanks.

I brown mine in the oven, but turn frequently. They stay round.

Wayne