In article >,
Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:28:39 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> > wrote:
>
> >I think swedish meatballs also go over well as do "little smokies", but
> >the little smokie sausages are NOT cheap. Just easy.
>
> No, no, no! Never Swedish meatballs! <waving arms willdly in the
> air> The Norwegian ones are far more flavorful. LOL!
>
> I've never understood why the Swedish ones have caught on so strongly
> when much better ones are sitting right around the corner.

Swedish meatballs are cut with rice. :-)
It makes the meat go further (making it cheaper) and adds a very tender
texture to them.

I like the recipe below tho', thanks!

>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Norwegian Meatballs
>
> Recipe By amsel
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : main dishes meatballs-loaves
>
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
> 1/2 pound ground pork
> 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
> 1/8 teaspoon ginger
> 1/8 teaspoon cloves
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 1/4 teaspoon pepper
> 1 tablespoon sugar
> 1 tablespoon corn starch
> 1 large egg
>
> 1. Mix all ingredients well.
> 2. Roll into small balls. Brown in butter in a dutch oven or large
> saucepan.
> 3. Cover with water and simmer for two hours on stovetop or in 350°F
> oven.
> 4. Serve over egg noodles.
>
> Note: I like to thicken the sauce by adding a slurry of cornstarch
> and cold water toward the end of cooking. I've recently confirmed
> with my native Norwegian neighbor that she thickens hers, too.
>
> Cuisine:
> "Scandinavian"
> Source:
> "Pat Zastera"
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