German Meatballs | Cruise Scoop

Ingredients

• 2 small, day-old rolls or 2 slices of bread
• 3 Tbsp (45 ml) butter or margarine, divided into 1 Tbsp (15 ml) and 2 Tbsp (30 ml) parts
• 2 small onions, 1 finely chopped, 1 quartered
• 1/2 lb (225 g) ground pork
• 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 or 2 egg yolks
• 5 whole peppercorns
• 4 juniper berries (optional)
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 2 Tbsp (30 g) flour
• 24 capers, drained
• 2–4 oz (60–120 ml) white wine (may substitute more broth)
• 1–2 Tbsp (15–30 ml) lemon juice
• 2–4 Tbsp (30–60 ml) sour cream
• Pinch sugar (optional)
• 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable or beef broth