Name: Chipotle Meatballs
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 8 (hors d'oeuvres)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup whole milk; 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs; 6 bacon slices, chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded canned chipotles in adobo; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons water; 3/4 pound ground pork; 1/2 pound ground veal; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; Equipment: about 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water; Garnish: lime wedges

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Chipotle MeatballsDitte Isager

Albóndigas (meatballs) are often served in a soup or a sauce, but our skewered version needs only a squeeze of refreshing lime juice to bring out their meaty richness. Spicy chipotle, crumbled bacon, and a hint of cumin make them unforgettable.

Cooks' note:

Meatballs can be formed and skewered, but not cooked, 1 day ahead and chilled.

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