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6 servings1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 2/3 cup milk 1 slice soft bread, torn into small pieces 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup finely-chopped onion 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon pepper CRISCO Oil for frying 1/4 cup water Combine ground beef, ground pork, milk, bread, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, brown sugar, salt, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and pepper in medium mixing bowl. Mix well. Shape into 1/4-inch balls. Preheat oven to 300ºF. Heat about 2 tablespoons Crisco Oil in medium skillet. Brown a few meatballs at a time over medium-high heat, adding more Crisco Oil as needed. Place browned meatballs in 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Add water. Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake at 300ºF, 45 to 55 minutes, or until firm. |



