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Silibee3
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 799 total posts
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Melissa
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Question about meatballs in sauce
Do you cook the meatballs first, then add them to the sauce or do you throw the meatballs in to cook with the sauce?
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Posted 10/20/12 11:34 PM  |
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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1
Member since 10/05 7395 total posts
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Catherine
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
I always cook them at least a bit on the outside first. I don't like them totally mushy.
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| Posted 10/21/12 1:32 AM |
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MrsT809
LIF Adult
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Question about meatballs in sauce
I always brown the outsides first in the same pan I use to make the sauce. Then drain the grease, saute some onions and garlic in the pan and then deglaze it with red wine. Then add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce.
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| Posted 10/21/12 7:25 AM |
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Bamama
LIF Adult
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
We like them crispy on the outside, so we fry or oven-fry first.
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| Posted 10/21/12 10:40 AM |
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cj7305
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
Posted by Bamama
We like them crispy on the outside, so we fry or oven-fry first.
Ditto. Mostly baked in the oven for a nice texture on the outside.
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| Posted 10/21/12 10:41 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
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LB
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
Posted by MrsT809
I always brown the outsides first in the same pan I use to make the sauce. Then drain the grease, saute some onions and garlic in the pan and then deglaze it with red wine. Then add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce.
Same!
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| Posted 10/21/12 12:25 PM |
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mrsboss
my little love
Member since 12/09 5054 total posts
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Me
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Question about meatballs in sauce
If I have the extra time, i throw the meatballs right in, without browning. They come out so tender and delicious
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| Posted 10/21/12 3:36 PM |
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Naner325
waiting on nugget!
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N
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
Posted by Bamama
We like them crispy on the outside, so we fry or oven-fry first.
same
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| Posted 10/21/12 3:39 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
Posted by mrsboss
If I have the extra time, i throw the meatballs right in, without browning. They come out so tender and delicious
I do that too. It makes them sooo tender! We don't like crispiness on the outside of our meatballs.
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| Posted 10/21/12 5:39 PM |
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BeachGrl
LIF Adult
Member since 10/11 2140 total posts
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Kristy
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Question about meatballs in sauce
For those of you that cook your meatballs in the sauce...approximately how long does it take for them to cook completely? I always wanted to do this, but afraid they would be undercooked
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| Posted 10/21/12 6:10 PM |
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M514
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Question about meatballs in sauce
Depends on how much time I have to keep my sauce up. I like to just throw them in the sauce to cook, but if I can't let them cook for awhile, then I brown them in the oven and then put them in the sauce to finish cooking.
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| Posted 10/21/12 7:05 PM |
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peanutbutter2
Carpe diem!
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
I generally brown them first.
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| Posted 10/21/12 7:34 PM |
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mrsboss
my little love
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
Posted by BeachGrl
For those of you that cook your meatballs in the sauce...approximately how long does it take for them to cook completely? I always wanted to do this, but afraid they would be undercooked
I usually start the sauce at 1 on sunday, and we eat at 5. I just keep it covered on low and give a stir every hour. I feel like the lower & slower you cook them, the better they turn out. PLus the sauce tastes so much better if you let it take it's time.
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| Posted 10/21/12 8:36 PM |
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joey1974
LIF Infant
Member since 8/12 176 total posts
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
Question for those that dont brown their meatballs.. Does this make your sauce greasy? I bake mine and there is always quite a bit of fat on the roasting sheet even though I use 90% lean sirloin.
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| Posted 10/21/12 8:50 PM |
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NewlyMrs
Laugh-Live-Love LIFE!
Member since 10/06 14432 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
I grew up with my mom cooking them in the sauce. She of course didn't use lean meat, but she had this great tool that allowed you to get the grease out & you stop when you hit sauce (but I guess you could use a vaster to suck off the fat that surfaces).
I throw them in the sauce to cook, but I use lean meat, so it's not oily at all.
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| Posted 10/21/12 10:19 PM |
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KristenRSF
LIF Toddler
Member since 5/10 487 total posts
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Kris
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Question about meatballs in sauce
I fry mine in olive oil with onions and garlic. Drain them and let them sit for about 30 minutes, and then add them to the sauce.
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| Posted 10/22/12 9:56 AM |
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
I always fry mine first
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| Posted 10/22/12 10:52 AM |
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jlk51496
Mom of 3 - YIKES! =)
Member since 10/09 6758 total posts
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Katie
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
I've done both!
I think I prefer them cooked right in the sauce - more juicy and soft! They come out great like this in the slow cooker!
YUM!!
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| Posted 10/22/12 1:12 PM |
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Shroggie
Don't Worry...Be Happy
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
I broil them a bit first, then add to the sauce. 
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| Posted 10/22/12 1:31 PM |
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GinaR
LIF Adult
Member since 9/08 1976 total posts
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Gina
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
id brown them first then finish cooking them in the sauce.
However I usually use frozen meatballs because I am lazy.
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| Posted 10/22/12 2:12 PM |
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IveGotAFeeling
Always look on the bright side
Member since 1/12 2286 total posts
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Re: Question about meatballs in sauce
I always fry them first because I like them crispy on the outside.
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