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Directions
Konigsberger Klopse German Meatballs in Creamy Caper Sauce, A classic! Authentic Knigsberger Klopse are made from ground veal, beef, and pork, along with a small amount of anchovies or sardines or herring, chopped onions, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices. The traditional creamy sauce that accompanies the dumplings are made from the broth in which the dumplings were cooked, flour, cream, white wine, lemon juice, and capers. Delicious! Serve with boiled new potatoes and my Rotkohl recipe #108449 #108449. Also makes a great appetizer! A little history: Predecessors of the Knigsberger Klopse date back to the Middle Ages. However, the East Prussian name Klops Klops = meat dumpling didn’t originate until the 18th century. Knigsberger Klopse was invented in the city of Knigsberg then the capital of East Prussia; today known as Kaliningrad, Russia around 200 years ago. My German/Polish/French grandmother was born and raised in East Prussia, about 30 kilometers from Knigsberg. This recipe is my version of her delicious Knigsberger Klopse, which she never wrote down but with the help of my mother I was finally able to replicate. I have many fond memories of enjoying this dish which the women would prepare at family gatherings, Sunday dinners, and special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. Still one of my top favorites!!! I hope your family enjoys, too. Helpful Tips: These tender meatballs are braised NOT fried. If halving the meatball recipe, you will still need the full amount of stock for braising and for the gravy. The meatballs are somewhat delicate & time consuming to make; have someone help to form them into balls, it is much easier that way! For appetizers make them smaller and serve warm from the crock pot with toothpicks, buttered rolls and Potato Salad recipe #309891 #309891. Freezes well., Halved the recipe, just used pork mince, left out the milk and melted butter. It was delicious ??, Some of the remarks mention a number for another recipe. Where do I go to get the recipes that are mentioned by a number?
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Steps
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In a Large Saucepan or Dutch Oven Such as Le Creuset, Heat Broth Ingredients Stock, Bay Leaf, Cider Vinegar, White Wine, Peppercorns, and 2 Tablespoons Capers to a Simmer Over Medium Heat. |
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Meanwhile, Combine Meatball Ingredients, Mix Well. |
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Form Meat Mixture Into Golf-Ball Sized Balls Note: Mixture Will Be a Bit Sticky and Delicate to Work With, but This Is Normal, and the Result Will Be a Moist and Tender Meatball!. Roll Them in Flour, and Carefully Place Into Hot Broth; Simmer Each Batch For 15 Minutes, but Do not Boil. Tip: Do not Crowd Meatballs, Ie Only Simmer About 10-12 Meatballs at a Time. Note That the Broth Will Thicken as You Add the Flour Covered Meatballs, Which Will Make a Nice Sauce. |
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Carefully Remove Meatballs from the Hot Broth With a Slotted Spoon, and Keep Them Warm in a Covered Bowl Stored in the Oven While Making the Sauce. Discard Bay Leaf. |
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to Make Cream Sauce: |
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to Hot Broth Stir in the Sauce Ingredients and Heat Through, but Do not Boil. |
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Add the Cooked Meatballs to the Heated Sauce, Stir Gently and Warm Through. |
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to Serve: |
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Serve Meatballs and Cream Sauce With Boiled New Potatoes Salzkartoffel or Hot Buttered Spaetzle Noodles, and German Rotkohl Recipe #108449. Sprinkle With Snipped Fresh Parsley, For Garnish. |
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to Serve as an Appetizer: |
