Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs

"Inspired by the culinary stylings of everyone's favorite Swedish furniture supplier, this dish of little meatballs is a complete meal that's so fun to make and eat as a group that it's likely to become an annual tradition in its own right. Instead of lingonberries, cranberries plus orange marmalade are cooked together to make an irresistible jam that will be the star of your meatball sandwich leftovers."

"Bound with milk, eggs, grated onion, and just enough breadcrumbs to hold everything together, it's a sticky mixture that won't easily roll into perfectly pert balls. Resist the urge to add more breadcrumbs, which would certainly make the meat firmer and more malleable-that's how you end up with very tough meat on the other side. Instead, employ a small cookie scoop or spoon to help form your balls and drop them directly into the pot."

Little turkey meatballs form a complete, communal meal that can become a holiday tradition. Cranberries cooked with orange marmalade create a bright jam that pairs with meatball sandwiches and leftovers. The meatball mix uses milk, eggs, grated onion, and just enough breadcrumbs to bind while remaining sticky; overloading with breadcrumbs makes meatballs tough. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion and drop balls directly into the pot. A hard sear followed by a gentle braise in gravy produces exceptionally tender meatballs that rival pork or beef. Serve with mashed potatoes for a reimagined Thanksgiving without carving a bird.

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