Certified Angus Beef. Berkshire Pork.
Where this dish comes from
The meatball as a side order occupies a unique position in Italian-American restaurant culture — it is simultaneously a standalone dish, a pasta accompaniment, and a component of Sunday Gravy. Italian-Americans have always debated whether meatballs belong in the Sunday Gravy or alongside it, and the side order format resolves the debate by making them available in any context. Two meatballs braised in Sunday Gravy is one of the most satisfying small courses in Italian-American cooking.
Cheffy’s note
The gravy-to-meatball ratio matters: the meatballs should sit in a generous pool of Sunday Gravy, not be barely moistened. The gravy is what ties the side order together and what the bread is for. Warm them gently in the gravy — high heat tightens the meatball's exterior and makes them less yielding. Medium-low, covered, 8 minutes.