Porcupine meatballs are a retro recipe and old-school favoriteand no, there are no porcupines involved.
This recipe is a vestige of Depression-era dishes that reduced the overhead costs of a nutritious meal for families.
TakeMississippi Slugburgers, for example, which incorporate pork, cornmeal, and oats into beef burger patties.
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The result is filling meal in one simple, flavorful dish.
Learn how to make Porcupine Meatballs.
What Are Porcupine Meatballs?
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Here’s what you’ll need:
What Are Porcupine Meatballs Made Of?
No, porcupine meatballs are not made from porcupine meat.
The grains of rice give the meatballs are bumpy, sometimes spiked, appearance that resemble porcupine quills.
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Why Do Porcupine Meatballs Call For Uncooked Rice?
Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
Ingredients
1(24-oz.
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Stir together marinara sauce, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar in a large Dutch oven.
Make meatballs:
Roll beef mixture into 12 (2-inch) meatballs.
Place in an even layer on top of sauce in Dutch oven.
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Serve hot over cooked rice.
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