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Italian Meatball

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Ingredients
Nutrition Facts
STORAGE & PREP
- Keep refrigerated; follow use‑by date.
- After opening: consume within 3 days.
- Freezing: keep sealed; thaw in chiller; do not refreeze.
Cooking Methods
NON-STICK PAN/SKILLET
bake
Simmer in Sauce
chef menu ideas
- Classic spaghetti and meatballs with marinara
- Meatball subs with provolone and marinara
- Appetizer platter with toothpicks and dipping sauce
- Meatball pizza topping
- Baked in marinara with melted mozzarella
- Minestrone soup with meatballs
- Meatball lasagna layers
- Cocktail meatballs in red sauce

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How We Make It
Our Italian Meatballs are fresh and unsmoked, balancing meaty texture with aromatic herbs—crafted for chefs to deliver classic Italian flavors.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
What are Italian meatballs made of?
Traditional Italian meatballs (polpette) are made with ground pork (or pork/beef mix), eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic, Italian herbs (parsley, oregano), fennel, and seasonings. Abraham’s Italian meatballs use premium pork shoulder with authentic Italian seasoning for genuine flavor and tender texture.
Are Italian pork meatballs already cooked?
NO—Abraham’s Italian Pork Meatballs are FRESH and must be fully cooked to 65°C internal temperature before eating. Pan-fry then simmer (6-8 minutes), oven bake (18-22 minutes), or simmer in sauce (20-25 minutes). Always cook thoroughly.
What's the difference between Italian and regular meatballs?
Italian meatballs feature fennel, oregano, parsley, and garlic—giving them distinctive Italian herb flavor. Swedish meatballs use allspice and nutmeg with cream sauce. Asian meatballs use ginger and soy. American meatballs are often plainer. Italian = herby, garlicky, fennel-forward.
How do you keep meatballs from falling apart?
Abraham’s meatballs are formulated with proper egg and breadcrumb binding to hold together perfectly during cooking. Just handle them gently, simmer (don’t boil aggressively), and avoid over-stirring. They’re designed to stay intact in sauce, on subs, or however you serve them.
Should you brown meatballs before putting in sauce?
YES for best flavor! Browning creates caramelized crust and deep flavor. You can skip browning and simmer directly in sauce for convenience, but browning first is traditional Italian method and tastes better.
Can you freeze Italian meatballs?
Absolutely! Freeze raw meatballs separated with parchment paper, or freeze cooked meatballs in sauce. Both freeze beautifully for 6 months. Thaw in refrigerator (consume within 3 days once thawed) or cook/reheat directly from frozen (add 5-10 minutes to cooking time).
What sauce goes with Italian meatballs?
Classic marinara (tomato sauce) is traditional. Also excellent with: arrabbiata (spicy tomato), pomodoro (simple tomato), cream sauce, pesto cream, vodka sauce, or simple olive oil and Parmesan. Marinara is the classic choice.
Why use pork instead of beef for meatballs?
Pork is juicier due to higher fat content, has naturally sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with Italian herbs, and is more tender. Many authentic Italian meatballs use all pork or pork/beef mix. Pork-only meatballs are incredibly flavorful and stay moist during cooking.
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