Useful?
The biggest advantage was consistency.
When meatballs are roughly the same size, they cook more evenly.
A small meatball can finish cooking long
before a large one, so keeping the portions similar makes the entire batch easier to manage.
Faster Preparation
This was especially helpful when making large quantities.
Instead of scooping some mixture, rolling it, adjusting the shape, and repeating the process, a meatball maker streamlined the job.
Scoop.
Press.
Release.
Repeat.
More Uniform Portions
Uniform meatballs don’t just look nicer.
They also make it easier to estimate servings and cooking times.
Less Mess
Depending on the design, a meatball maker could reduce how much meat mixture ended up stuck to your hands.
And if you’ve ever made a huge batch of meatballs, you know exactly how helpful that can be!
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