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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 232.6
  • Total Fat: 8.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 81.7 mg
  • Sodium: 488.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 19.9 g

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Porcupine Meatballs

Submitted by: KEVINKELLY

Introduction

A tasty addition to your favorite spaghetti sauce or a great warm appetizer for a party. A tasty addition to your favorite spaghetti sauce or a great warm appetizer for a party.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    16 oz 93% lean ground beef
    1/2 small onion
    2 cloves garlic, chopped
    1 tsp basil
    1 tsp parsley, dried
    1 large egg
    1 cup quick cooking brown rice
    4 tsp yellow mustard
    1 tsp brown sugar, packed
    15 oz can tomato sauce

Directions

Mix first 8 ingredients plus 1/4 cup of tomato sauce.
Make into 20 meatballs.
Brown meatballs in large skillet.
Add mustard and brown sugar to tomato sauce in can.
Pour over meatballs when they are brown.
Cover and let simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
Stir occasionally.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEVINKELLY.






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  • KEYSMAD

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    WONDERFUL! Made one oops and it turned out great. I added 4tsp brown mustard to the meat AND the sauce. Great mistake! I also baked it in the oven in a 9x13 pan @325° for 60 minutes with a lid and @350° for 15 minutes without the lid. love it love it love it. WILL make again. - 6/14/08

    Reply from KEVINKELLY (6/28/08)
    Thanks for the suggestion of baking the meatballs it makes things even eaiser but I couldnt remeber how to do it!
    Kelly


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  • AL5748

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    Have been making these for over 50 years (since I was a kid) and have found that if you let the meatballs sit for awhile before cooking, they taste even better. I keep some made up and freeze them for days I don't feel like doing anything. - 3/26/09

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  • KLOUISE2

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    I used ground turkey, omited the sugar. Very Good. - 3/26/09

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  • GRAMPIAN


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    If you cook the rice first you can leave out the tomato sauce and the meatballs should keep their shape better. - 3/26/09

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  • MARJIJANE

    Very Good
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    My kids loved this dish which I baked in the oven! It always gets rave reviews. It is a good main dish to take for a potluck dinner.
    - 3/20/09

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  • REDWNGS19

    Very Good
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    I made this for dinner tonight and it was very good. I added mushrooms to the sauce and served with spaghetti squash ~ yum. - 5/9/08

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  • RNMARI

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    great recipe using the beef or turkey I tried both - 12/16/07

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  • VGINNY

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    This is an "oldie" but "goodie"!!!. Never used the mustard and sugar before--interesting and tasty. - 6/20/10

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  • FLYINGB16

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    This was very good. I ate the meatballs by themselves but my daughter made a meatball sub with hers. They don't hold together very well but they didn't last long enough for that to be a problem. :-) - 2/5/10

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  • JOYS300

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    I make a bouble batch using half lean ground beef and half ground turkey. This is a hit at church suppers. - 3/26/09

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  • MARLOCK


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    This is one going to top of my Best Recipes list. May up the spices a bit after first try. After that I will be making this in very large batches for freezing. Good one for diabetic cookbook. GREAT!!! - 3/26/09

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  • MOMMA_BEAR_69


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    Used turkey and no sugar. Delicious!!! - 12/16/07

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  • MADREDLH

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    Fast & easy, but very tasty. Also, made with things I usually keep, so no special trips to the store! - 9/11/07

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  • INKYDINKYDOO

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    I made this for dinner tonight and served it in Portobello mushroom caps I'd baked for just a bit in the oven. Ummm, ummmm, good! Another great Spark recipe! I'll be making this one again. - 6/22/09

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  • RCPRINCESS

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    This is a great recipe for a pot luck or just about any dinner...we added the leftovers to turkey spaghetti and it was wonderful. We also made meatball sub sandwhiches that were great! Thanks for sharing!! - 5/2/09

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  • ESCHMIDT14

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    This was so good. My family is already asking for it again. I took advice of another and served over spaghetti squash (a first for me) it was great! My mom used to make a version of this, probally full of fat. - 4/14/09

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  • TBATTEY

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    I substituted wild rice for the brown rice. It is a great dish. - 3/26/09

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  • DOLLYE1

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    my cousin used to make this, and I tried it, the first time i made it I used regular rice, not minute rice, etc. and it really was a porcupine meat ball? we all learn, sometimes-the hard way. i now make them right and we love them - 12/16/07

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  • SUGARPUNK52

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    Great! I ate something like these years ago.This is good over noodles or rice. - 3/28/09

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  • KAREN-1328

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    yummy!! - 3/26/09

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  • ZHUGHES


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    It was very easy to do I like it. - 3/26/09

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  • LORRIBECKER1

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    The addition of brown rice instead of bread crumbs makes so much sense. I will bake mine as I do with all meatballs. - 3/26/09

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  • JANEYDEE1

    Very Good
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    Very good, hubby liked it too. Will definitely make it again. - 3/22/09

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  • 3SISTERS

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    I made this in '08 and today I made it for my husband and sons to have for supper tonight. Pretty good! Really easy also. No frozen meatloaf after all for supper. - 3/20/09

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  • BEYONDSEPTEMBER

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    loved the recipe! - 5/9/08

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  • AZLADY2


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    Directions should read, "Mix first 7 ingredients...." Mustard is called for later.

    Can be made with cooked long grain rice instead of raw instant rice. - 1/15/08

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  • CRYSTALFIRE3134

    Incredible!
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    My mother made these for me when I was little and Iloved them! Now i make them for my fiance. - 12/23/07

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  • CARMELLA6

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    These are excellent. My husband and I both loved them. - 12/22/07

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  • SOCKKNITTER

    Good
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    Just like mom used to make but without the fat! - 12/16/07

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  • CANDY_29


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    Loved the recipe. Novel idea to add rice instead of bread crumbs. Makes a whole new texture. - 12/16/07

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  • TRICIAN13

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    1 egg, pre-cooked rice and being sure to brown the meatballs well before adding sauce will help hold these together. I also make a version of "Swedish" meatballs with rice using 1/2 beef-1/2 turkey, onion, parsley, nutmeg, allspice and brown sauce made of lo-fat, lo-sodium beef broth. - 6/20/10

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  • GEMINISUE


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    Had these as a kid, came about when mom made stuffed green peppers & kids didn't like cooked green pepper, mom made porcupine balls and put on top of the stuffed peppers and pours tomato sauce on top of it all and cooked in oven . Now I eat both, of course! Delicious! We also, put 1 egg per # meat. - 6/20/10

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  • PATRICIAANN46

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    This is a favorite recipe from my childhood. My Mom made it much the same as this one. - 6/20/10

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  • SNSOMERS

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    I substituted pine nuts for the onion (my husband hates onion), super tasty! - 1/31/10

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  • SONRIDGE


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    Made this up tonight but didn't have tomato sauce on hand so used bottled spaghetti sauce, plus a touch of dark wine. Came out delicious! We'll make it again. Thanks - 3/28/09

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  • DEANRD7

    Good
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    As with other meatball recipes, I can never make the meatballs stay together. So this turned into a tasty sloppy joe mixture. :) - 9/21/08

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  • CEEBEE

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    Delicious! - 5/9/08

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  • SMARIE5


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    I really like this recipe. - 5/9/08

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  • LLEEINIA


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    Easy and very good. - 12/16/07

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  • HAROLDSGIRL

    Good
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    Easy recipie to make - 3/13/07

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  • HONEYBEEZ

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    Yum! What a nice change for my weekday lunches. May make a change next time I make this, though, and make 6 patties instead of meatballs...easier to cook, and measure. Also, used a bit more onion, and brown mustard instead of yellow. Will make again. - 6/21/10

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  • DIANAPHOENIX


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    Funny to have this recipe come up in my spark mail - was just thinking of these because Rachel Ray was doing a baked version with pasta. Will try soon. - 6/20/10

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  • LOVEBLUSH


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    my dad used to make this all the time.
    the nutrition info isnt entirely accurate since you are supposed to make 20 meatballs and it serves six.. it doesn't divide out evenly.
    good recipe though. - 4/13/09

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  • CARMELIOUS


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    This sound very delicious, can't wait to try it. - 3/26/09

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  • BDOWNIE1


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    I made these when my kids were young and we loved them, Then I lost my recipe.. Thank you for posting this. cant wait to make them again - 3/26/09

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  • MARSHA48

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    thanx. - 3/26/09

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  • MRSHOTSHOT


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    I have used barbaque sauce in place of tomato and added chili power for a little punch! - 3/26/09

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  • OKW502

    Very Good
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    My mom would use gravy which she defatted for fewer calories. Basic meatballs are great with any sauce! - 3/26/09

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  • DAPHASAURUS

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    My mom used to make this with sweet&sour sauce! YUMMY! - 3/20/09

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  • CDCSMITH

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    Love these! My mom made these (and we got to help) when I was a kid. It's the one recipe she gave me when I got married and now my kids love them too! - 5/9/08

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  • MOUNTAINBIKER1

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    When given the choice between mealloaf or porcupine meatballs I will pick these everytime! - 3/14/08

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  • MMKINK


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    If you put the meatballs in the broiler to cook they cook faster and it will save you some time. - 12/17/07

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  • MELENKO


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    this is good - 12/16/07

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  • CHERYLANN60


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    Have made this for over 30 years, kids loved it then and also make it now. Yum - 12/16/07

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  • CRUBYSAIL


    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    Haven't made this yet but I am going to use ground turkey. When I use ground turkey the fat and calories decrease, the flavor is great and I find them easier to digest. - 12/16/07

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  • PERWAIZ


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    Eat again and again.LOVELY. - 12/16/07

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  • CROSSSTITCHNANA


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    This is a terrific easy recipe and taste's delicious! Substitute reg brown sugar w/splenda and you save a few calories! - 12/16/07

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  • NOTBLUSHING


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    Omit the sugar. - 12/16/07

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  • HAPPY1604


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    YUM YUM YUM - 3/26/07

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  • JSAVEHRS


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    This is a good recipe!! - 6/20/10

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  • LEGGYVIXEN


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    I will try this recipe on the weekend... - 3/30/09

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  • WIIMII9726


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    My boyfriend suggested having meatballs and there was this porcupine ball on my spark page. I plan on making it tonight without the sauce. I also wil cut up mushrooms to add to the burger and plan on adding a package of Lipton Onion Soup Mix, just one to as not to over power it. Can't wait to try it - 3/26/09

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  • LADYB001


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    Guys at work were talking about these the other nite at work, i tried to make them from what I remembered them saying but, didnt write it down and it wasn't pretty, lol. Tasted good but a mess.... this is great, to see what they will turn out like for real!! - 3/26/09

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  • BLUEJAYJC


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    My mom made this when I was young. Thanks for the recipe and the memories! - 3/26/09

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  • LLBRCFAN


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    I cant wait to make these. Better than regular meatballs. - 3/26/09

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  • MINXIE3


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    a lot of sugar in this. I prefer savor flavour instead of sweet. And what about turkey instead of beef? - 3/26/09

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  • TEDYBEAR2838


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    This sounds so good. Will definitely try. - 3/26/09

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  • JIBBIE49


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    sounds good - 3/20/09

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  • SHERLE


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    omigosh! My mother made a similar thing... in her pressure cooker! (That was before microwaves, darlings!!!) THANK YOU! I'm really happy for this updated version! I WILL make it. Don't feel bad if i change seasonings slightly to fit what i remember mom using. - 5/9/08

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  • HONEYBEEMEL


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    Thanks for the recipe. I can't wait tomake it! - 5/9/08

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  • LOSEPDSNOW


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    I make these For Family Dinners - 5/9/08

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  • CYNTHIAANN4


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    I have always loved these and I can't wait to make them - 5/9/08

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  • MAGIK0731


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    Sugar, mustard and rice in a meatball...sounds interesting. - 5/9/08

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  • STACEYJJ


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    I don't like mustard! So I will try it without the mustard or sugar. Might try with regular brown rice -- just soaked first to soften it up. - 5/9/08

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  • WHITEANGEL4


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    God good - 5/9/08

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    ? - 5/9/08

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    Yum, I will make these for my family! - 5/9/08

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  • AIREBEAR42

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    This was very good. This quite possibly is the first time that I've made Porcupine Meatballs. My mom would make Lazy Daisy Meatballs, which is very different from Porcupine Meatballs. This recipe is one that I definitely will make again and again! - 3/2/13

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  • WOLFIEND13

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    Easy to make, great taste. Will definitely make these again!! - 2/4/13

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  • JMMATT7


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    Love it when we try a new recipe and it is DELICIOUS and NUTRITIOUS! I cooked the brown rice - next time will leave it raw and see if the meatballs stay together a little better.
    Great idea to double batch and freeze. Thanks! - 3/2/11

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  • ALICIAGAUNA


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    My mom made this when I was younger in a skillet without forming meatballs. The kids absolutely love it. I also add peppers. - 2/23/11

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  • SBYER04

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    Served over rice with peppers! Super good. - 2/3/11

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  • HORSEHABIT

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    easy to make and store extras (I baked them). - 1/28/11

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  • BIZCHICKIE

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    The flavor was excellent, however, mine fell apart in the pan and didn't stay "balls". This receipe would make a great meatloaf as well. - 7/27/10

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  • PINDOC


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    I hadn't heard of porcupine meatballs till the last several years. I use 4% fat beef, stoneground mustard and pureed unsalted stewed tomatoes. Thanks for a great recipe! - 7/18/10

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  • MINTHESCRAPPER

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    I always play around with recipes but this one needed very little tweaking. I used different seasoning and add splenda to the meatballs instead of brown sugar to the sauce. I also make my own sauce rather than using just a can of tomato sauce. We love the meatballs tho :) - 7/15/10

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  • JODIEFAYE


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    I will definitely try these. My Mom used to make them when I was small. Sounds delish! - 7/4/10

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    TASTY!!!!!!! - 6/28/10

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  • LADYJANE30


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    This sounds great and easy so I will definetly try it. It kinda reminds me of sweedish meatballs but with less calories. - 6/23/10

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  • SNARDEESNIFF


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    Haven't made these in years, but always loved them. Now with dietary restrictions of my husband & me, I will use 1/2 93% lean beef & 1/2 ground WHITE turkey. I also often boil meatballs & discard the water. It serves 2 purposes: REALLY helps meatballs hold together and further reduces fat! - 6/21/10

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  • CHAS1949


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    Sounds great!! I will try it with ground moose.... - 6/20/10

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  • ESHOWERS


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    I'm going to add 1 egg to this recipe to help hold the meatballs together...hope it works. Sounds really good. - 6/20/10

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  • GINGERT418


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    Sounds great. Will probably bake as well, but is 60 minutes at 325 too long a time? - 6/20/10

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