Meatballs

Directions

1. 1
   In a shallow bowl, soak the bread cubes in enough water to cover.
2. 2
   Remove the bread cubes and squeeze by hand to remove excess moisture.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine the bread, pork, beef, eggs, garlic, Parmigiano, parsley, salt and pepper and mix by hand to incorporate bread into meat.
4. 4
   With wet hands, form the mixture into 25 to 28 meatballs, each about golf ball size.
5. 5
   In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet heat the oil until almost smoking.
6. 6
   Add the meatballs.
7. 7
   Working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, and cook until deep golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.