Traditional Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar)
INGREDIENTS
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Meatballs
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1 large egg
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1/4cup heavy cream
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1large slice high-quality white sandwich bread, crusts removed and bread torn into 1-inch pieces
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8 ounces ground pork
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1 small onion, grated on large holes of box grater (about 1/4 cup)
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¼ teaspoon dry mustard
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1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons table salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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8 ounces (85 percent lean) ground beef
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1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
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Sauce
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
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