Meatballs with agrodolce (sweet & sour) sauce

Ingredienti!

1. 3/4 pound ground sirloin
2. 3/4 pound ground pork
3. 2 large eggs
4. 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
5. 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
6. 1/4 cup pine nuts
7. 1 tablespoon drained capers
8. 4 large scallions, white and tender green parts, thinly sliced
9. Kosher salt
10. Freshly ground black pepper
11. All-purpose flour, for dusting
12. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
13. 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
14. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
15. 1 tablespoon sugar
16. Crusty bread, for serving

Indicazioni!

1. In a large bowl, combine the meats with the eggs, bread crumbs, currants, pine nuts, capers and three-fourths of the scallions. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and knead gently to combine. Roll the mixture into 18 meatballs and dust with flour.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook over moderate heat, turning once or twice, until browned and nearly cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes. Tilt the skillet and spoon off as much fat as possible.
3. Add the remaining scallions to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, vinegar and sugar and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover partially and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup and the meatballs are fully cooked, 8 minutes. Serve with crusty bread.