Danish Pork Meatballs (Frikadeller) with Gravy

Denmark's answer to the Swedish meatball. The difference? Frikadeller are often made with pork, are flatter, and milk is added to the meat mix, making them incredibly light and airy.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Danish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Whisk (for gravy)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Mix the meat with the egg, milk, breadcrumbs, and spices. Let rest for 15 minutes.

Tip: Resting allows the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk, tenderizing the meat.
2

Form into patties and fry in a butter-oil mixture. Remove from pan.

Tip: Butter provides flavor, oil prevents burning.
3

Sprinkle flour into the drippings in the pan, brown it, then whisk in the broth and cream.

Tip: This combines a roux with deglazing.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Pork (fatty)
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp All-purpose flour (for gravy)
  • 1 cup Beef broth