Am I getting closer?? Recreating the IKEA Swedish meatball episode #2

So About a month ago I tried the so called IKEA Swedish meatball recipe that was released by IKEA themselves on twitter. Having tried that method, and going through your suggestions in the comments, I am having another bash at them. Now, I realise I can only go so far with this experiment before I actually need to get hold of some genuine IKEA Swedish meatballs. The question is....have I got closer? or have I completely messed it up!?

I have no idea where this journey will take us, but one thing is certain and that is that the IKEA Swedish meatball is one of the most iconic foods across the world. Can they be replicated at home? What's the secret to their delicious meaty balls? (Oooh matron), I just don't know at this point.

What I would like for you to do is again, watch the whole video and leave a comment below if you have any further suggestions. Together we can crack the code to IKEA Swedish meatball nirvana...or get as close as we can anyway!
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[jimpennin]

I appreciate that you are honest about your food when you make mistakes or when you taste for flavor. Every other youtube chef says that but acts like they never need to add anything

[etherdog]

Adam, you did a really decent job with this and your sauce was a winner. My suggestions for improving the structure are: 1) don't over-saturate the bread crumbs/panko as a few dry bits are ok but you should have to press hard to extract any liquid from them; 2) mix all the ingredients except the meat and combine well before adding to the mince; 3) gently combine the ingredients with the meats using open fingers pulling up rather than squishing everything together; 4) place the balls on a sheet pan under the grill (very close) to brown the exterior, then flip to the other side until they are browned (make sure they are well spaced); 5) cover with aluminum foil and bake until done OR simmer them in the sauce. You might want to check out Alex (French Guy Cooking) for his meatball series as he covers a lot of the science (and goes to Sweden). As always, cheers!

[tenuousgrip]

Hey Adam;
I lol'd at the comment about the Swedish maidens rolling balls and gently skillet roasting! I would guess the meat paste is force extruded through a sausage tube and most likely steamed before moving on to the flash freezing and packaging. I'd also wager there's as much rusk/crumb/filler as they can cram in there and still call it meat!
When I make tiny meatballs for Italian Wedding Soup, I'll use a piping bag and a knife to portion the mince right into the simmering broth. The cooking process results in perfect little spheres of meatball goodness. Your method may not match the factory process, but I'm sure the more traditional method you used results in the best flavour possible! Well done, another fine vid!

[chriscaminarides]

Hey mate good to see you back... Hurrah hurrah... :-) Liking this version more as sauce looks more rich and beefy and compliments the meat balls much better... Breadcrumbs makes the mix lighter as we use it in Cypriot meat balls Keftethes mum used to make, used to make all the difference... Looks awesome mate and watch out Ikea... Top stuff as always and looking forward to your new schedule for sure... Bring it on AG and hoping your grandad is coping well with the warmer weather... Cheers and have an awesome Sunday...

[chadtan]

Road to 100k subs! Wishing you well mate.

[berylgilligan]

Hi Adam yet another tasty dish 😋 and I’m loving your groovy graphics 😆😆 also I really really want your salt pot it’s nice lol 😁😆

[davidjones]

Be fair Adam, these vids are top notch excellent stuff matey
Look tasty 👌

[mnaughtyna]

Well done Mate and thanks for considering the comments. You're very welcome. Try sauteing your grated onions in butter before adding them to the mince. Get them in prior all other ingredients, combine and let the lovely sweet onion juices do their job. Stay safe mate. Everything else was perfectly done. We're getting there.

Cheers

[brendarigdonsbrensden.]

Here is my two penneth Adam, so glad you used the spices as it does make them perk up and makes you think what the heck is that, as for the meatball shape that one make me revert to my original comment of baking them not frying them but they do still have a slight flat bottom. Honestly you would have to bake the in a mold or deep fry them to keep a round shape and finish in the sauce. Next time use sour cream or a splash of lemon to put tang and brighten up the sauce it will compliment it perfectly or you could do as i do forget the flour and add a block of cream cheese it will melt and thicken the broth just keep whisking and it will come together. Now I'm going to make some tomorrow and I do have lingonberry compote in my fridge and cranberry is a good substitute and works so don't take any notice the the purest"s and know it alls (like me hahahaha) did you clean your plate ?? I bet you did as it looked tasty as hell xxx

[kathleenbuxton]

You did okay Adam but never heard of an Ikia meat ball, I thought that was a store ....I’m in Canada...

[cherbeatTX]

Having coffee and watching your vids - such a nice way to ease into the day! I'm going to IKEA today so I will pick up some meatballs and have a Taste Test later this week! Loving the snazzy music and graphics! Have a good week, my friend!

[carls]

Yay - Success! Use a Disher scoop for more even sized meatballs. Cheers!

[rosemarysutton]

Adam maybe try using a small ice cream or cookie scoop to get uniformity of your meatballs. Good video though, they looked good.

[Christopher.E.Souter]

On the topic of Summer in England, I just watch *Chris the Butcher* do a video, and he was complaining that it was 32°C in his kitchen!
It's now Winter, here in Australia, but last Summer we were getting temperatures of 45°C to 48°C in Sydney, for periods of up to 14 days straight! 😂

[jaytlamunch]

I did your first recipe, it tasted nice to me, I have never had IKEA'S version TBF, I will try this version too :-) Thank you, Adam, :-)

[svenneven]

That looked really delicious. I think I'll give it a try myself this week

[jljjamieleighjones]

Hmm looks nice that 😋 minus the cranberry sauce lol 😆

[Ant-dxyt]

Never tasted them so I have no comparison, so lets go with yours are perfect!!... I will try them next week me thinks, less breadcrumbs though probably.😁

Remember its IKEA, you will always have bits left over.

[tinapye]

You make me laugh so much. I loved the hot and bothered, stressed look. Luv you to bits. The pea fact was very interesting. You had me going from laughter frenzy to WOAH! An instant halt into seriousness as I digested your amazing pea fact.
I have a questíon: Why do you use white pepper when fresh ground black pepper adds a more earthy hot taste?
Also: Is your hair in this video after the shaven hair/head?
You did look very hot 😉😉 As you many, or may not know, I am stranded in Mauritius (no flights due to Covid19) and UK weather is hotter than here at the moment (my fact of the day 😉)
I make an amazing Hungarian Meatball dish and I was perplexed as to what an IKEA meatball dish was, as IKEA is a shop ... But I learnt as I watched more of your video. Great video btw 👍💞

[louisehopwood]

Never had IKEA meatballs but it looks good lol x