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Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 2 slices white or other soft bread, torn into bite-size pieces

  2. 1/2 cup whole milk

  3. 1 pound ground beef chuck

  4. 1 pound ground pork

  5. 6 thin slices pancetta (2 1/2 ounces), finely diced

  6. 1/2 small onion, minced (1/3 cup)

  7. 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

  8. Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  9. 1/2 teaspoon mild smoked paprika (also called pimenton)

  10. 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme

  11. Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Soften bread thoroughly in milk in a large bowl. Add beef, pork, pancetta, and onion; mix with your hands. Mix in egg yolks, 2 teaspoons salt, some pepper, the paprika, and thyme.

  2. Form into 1- to 1 1/4-inch balls. Chill in a single layer 1 hour.

  3. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly coat a large skillet with oil, and fry meatballs in a single layer (do not crowd) over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining meatballs.

  4. Transfer to a baking pan, and bake until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.

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