Martha Stewart's Easy Trick For Keeping Meatballs Perfectly Round - Tasting Table

"Just because the tool was designed to serve up a perfect scoop of ice cream, that doesn't mean it can't be adapted to other tasks. Once you have a mixture of raw, seasoned beef ready for your meatballs, an ice cream scoop will ensure that you get exactly the same amount of meat in every mound."

"Making uniformly sized meatballs is important no matter what dish you're cooking. Not only do they look better when they're all the same size, but they're also going to cook more evenly. This is especially important if you're using chicken or turkey, which can be dangerous if they're not thoroughly cooked."

"As Stewart demonstrates in a video posted on Facebook, it only takes a moment to get a perfectly sized scoop that you can then finish forming it in your hands before cooking. You don't need to try to squeeze or shape it much after scooping. Just give it a quick roll to guarantee it's round and that everything is holding together."

Homemade meatballs are superior to store-bought options, but forming them uniformly can be challenging. An ice cream scoop provides an effective solution by ensuring each meatball contains the same amount of meat and maintains consistent size. After scooping, a quick hand roll completes the shaping process. Uniform meatball sizing is crucial for both aesthetic appeal and even cooking, particularly important when using poultry to ensure thorough cooking. Alternative methods exist for those without an ice cream scoop, including using extra-cold beef or coating hands with olive oil to prevent sticking.

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