15 Reviews of Aquavit's Swedish Meatballs

From: BecR

On Apr 22, 2005

These are truly delicious Swedish style meatballs! Goes well with his Braised Red Cabbage German Rotkohl - Spiced Red Cabbage With Apples and Wine, and potatoes. Thank you Chef Kate for posting this delightful recipe.

From: tigerduck

On Jun 5, 2006

DELICIOUS! I followed the recipe exactly with the exception that I reduced the amount of meat to 1lb altogether. I did not reduce the sauce, though. Hey, the sauce is so yummy that I will certainly increase it next time. I served the meatballs with the suggested garlicky mashed potatoes, store-bought pickled cucumbers and lingonberry preserves. Yummy - so glad I've chosen this dish for the Zaar World Tour 06!

From: Trilby

On Jun 2, 2006

I tried this recipe last night and tho' I had to improvise a few of the ingredients, it was one of the most delicious dishes I have ever made. Mine was made with all ground beef, some apple cider vinegar instead of the pickled cucumber juice, and some plum jam instead of lingonberry preserves. The meatballs and the gravy were spectacular!

From: Dewdropdeb

On Jul 7, 2008

Way good. Strange flavours and at first I was kind of wary, but it really worked. Kids absolutely demolished their plates and husband thought it was incredible. I added a hint of allspice to the meat like they do in Sweden. So good. For the sauce I made a roux and then followed through as instructed just to make sure it was thick. I also baked the meatballs and used the drippings to form the fat part of the roux. Served it with plain fluffy rice. We will definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing!

From: twissis

On Jun 8, 2006

Add my DH & I to the growing list of those who admire this dish. I made them rather late last nite & found him asleep. I felt alone later, got up & found him sitting at his PC DEVOURING meatballs. He took time out just to say "These are excellent!" I'd put them in 2 bowls so I'd be able to take a pic. After that was done, he grabbed bowl #2 & made them disappear too. The flavor of this sauce is outstanding! I'm glad I made this one just as written - a keeper! Thx for posting.

From: Queen Dragon Mom

On Feb 21, 2007

This is way more than awesome! It takes a lot of work, but it is worth every minute. Thanks, Kate, for putting this up. The guys like this better than the original reipce. YUM!

From: chia

On Jan 29, 2007

this is very easy to prepare and made a quick weeknight meal. leftovers tasted even better the next day. i subbed vinegar for the pickle juice otherwise followed the recipe. i also added some freshly grated nutmeg before serving. picky dd4 enjoyed.

From: Chef #347250

On Jan 24, 2007

A little sweet and unctuous for my taste, but still quite good. Caveat: I did substitute raspberry preserves instead of the lingonberry, which would have given it a more tart flavor.

From: BarbryT

On May 16, 2007

This dish is certainly one of the best I ever have made and among the best I ever have eaten. 10 star quality, at least. Rather than mashed potatoes I served them over Browned Buttered Egg Noodles which I think is an ideal combination. There was some texture as a counterpoint for that truly unctous sauce. Also prepared and served with the Aquavit's Quick Pickled Cucumbers and steamed broccoli with lemon butter. A very fine dinner indeed!

From: Elly in Canada

On Sep 22, 2006

Loved this version of Swedish Meatballs! The Chef's book - Aquavit has some wonderful recipes! Definitely a 5*