Here are so tips for the next time you do Swedish meatballs - from a Swede and a big fan. 1) Mix the breadcrumbs and the milk and let them rest for a bit, then mix it with the rest of the ingredients 2) Caramelise the unions and let them cool before adding them to the mix 3) If you want to do a Christmas version you can add some allspice 4) My grandmother (and I) like to add use some paprika powder
In Sweden, the gravy is mostly made by glazing the pan with a little water after frying some meatballs. We fry them in batches. The liquid, with all the good flavors, is then filtered into a saucepan and flavored with cream etc.
I never waste the fond. Oftentimes I cook off the excess liquid for a concentrate to use as a sauce or use in making gravy, no matter what type of meat or poultry it is.
Just sitting here marveling on how you've created this brilliant platform. But more impressively you have managed to create a job where you seem to genuinely enjoy yourselves (all of you seem happy), which in turn makes me happy watching you boys!!
4 months ago I had no idea this channel existed. Now I literally watch every episode. I have started cooking significantly more since I started watching Sam and the quality of food I’ve made had improved
Sam we love you in Greece ,you know that .We missed those huuuuge episodes with the whole menu type cooking plus the drinks as well.We need a big big fiesta before winter comes.Love from Greece my brothers .
I've been watching your show for a couple of years now, you guys helped me through the toughest part of my life a little over a year ago. Out of that situation I got my son who's now 1 year's old and everytime he hears your intro/voice he stops whatever he's doing then sits and watches. He doesn't understand what's happening but I like to think he's taking it all in and learning, so I just wanted to say thanks for everything and keep up the great work you guys all do.
Swedish chef was from the muppets!! Love that guy!! Looks amazing, will be trying them balls out this week!! (Please read with that Swedish accent). 🇸🇪
Here in Texas we fry the the meatballs and then make the gravy in the same skillet utilizing the fond and bits stuck to the skillet; the results are amazing. The IKEA meatballs look good, it just seems like they could easily increase the flavor by 50% or more utilizing the fond.
I recently suffered a heart attack, and upon searching for heart healthy recipes I found your channel. Not sure how it happened, but I could not be happier! I’ve already made a bunch of your recipes and I’m happier than I’ve ever been. My heart could explode at anytime, but at least I’ll go out with garlic breath, a full stomach, and a smile on my face! Love the channel Sam. 👍❤️
"My heart could explode at anytime" you ok brah? It's your life that is on your line, and family/friends wouldn't want you to end like this. Just find some balance, because heart attacks do not come to ones who live their life in moderation (Apart from genetic factor that could fuck up anyone, but especially the ones not taking care of themselves).
My 12 year old son loves Ikea meatballs and loves your channel! He is going to be so excited that he can now make the favored IKEA meatballs! Thank you! What a great video! Love your humor!!
I made these for lunch, they were ba-ba-banging Thinking about trying extra gravy over pasta, like a faux Swedish spaghetti and meatballs. Great stuff, keep 'em coming!
Love it when you make/tweak/improve upon other's recipes. Some of the best things I've cooked have been because you made it looks fun and easy, and I really appreciate you telling us how to improvise when we don't have the smoker/deep fryer or whatever. Thanks for making me look like a rockstar in the kitchen!
i caught 1 episode a few weeks ago...i subscribed an now Ive been binge watching stoner sam every night when i get home from work! love the channel my friend! you've givin me hope to start cooking again brother! ty
Sam at 1:42 “By the way, we’ll be giving another one of these away today. And maybe something else with it. You never know.” Me at 11:03 “Did I miss it?”
Crazy! I was just reading my great grandmothers recipe for swedish meatballs last night!!! She was a full blood Swede!! I want to experiment and make more of her recipes! But thanks for the video 😂!! I'm so happy 😁
My family and I watch all your videos. We enjoy trying to making many of them at home. I even got my mom to start watch. She loved the pork tender loin. Thank you so much for sharing what you know
The food looks great, but where was the garlic press giveaway? I'm literally holding off on replacing my broken garlic press for the glimmer of hope I win.
I have one that looks like Sams and I've had it for 20 years. It's the Zyliss Susi garlic press and comes with a little studded plastic pusher to dislodge the garlic skin that sticks to the bottom. It's made of aluminum so don't put it in the dishwasher or it will turn gray. Mine is considered vintage now and the new design has changed, but they make a quality product. No need to peel the garlic first.
My son loves IKEA meatballs! Can’t wait to try this one out. Give me an excuse to practice my Swedish chef routine. Thanks guys. Love to y’all from Memphis!
This is actually interesting for the simple reason I wanted to make these last week and was checking out recipes, thank you Sam for the perfect timing! Will make an post pics tomorrow!!!! (cause that's my day off and I can actually enjoy the process).
Great recipe Sam. Additional mods. 1. Add sliced mushrooms. 2. Just make double batch of the sauce. A can of broth is two cups. 3. Use one full pint whipping cream .
As someone who who grew up loving the Swedish Chef (best muppet ever), all I can say is I hope your restaurants are doing well. Love your style, and the Nakiri!
I watch every video, you an inspiration. I cook for 6 every day, whats for dinner get old after many decades..Thanks for bringing us awesome easy, tasty recipes...
Thanks Sam and IKEA. Made this for my son, Max for a farewell as he is moving to Dallas in two days. He often went to IKEA for meatballs, now he can come home.
In Sweden...when you watch "The Muppets", the subtitles call him the "Norwegian Chef". HS cafeteria served köttbullar with baby potatoes...boiled/steamed a a dill sprig.
As a Swede and big fan of your work...I must say that Ikea yanked your chain ⛓️ my friend. True Swedish meatballs have a small amount of nutmeg and allspice in them. Bout half and a quarter teaspoon respectively. My grandmother also never used bread crumbs...she hand ground oatmeal. It was arduous before food processor's. Oatmeal makes for a far more tender meatball. Put them in a bit of beef stock and a lot of heavy cream. No roux...covered the pot and into a 325° oven for about an hour then uncovered for another hour. Served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.. some of my best memories. 👌 Oh, she also used beef, pork and veal. Twice ground by the butcher. She has long since passed but I still think of her when I make them for my family...have also taught each of them how to make "Grandma's Swedish meatballs" . Your own Swedish chef. 👩🏼🍳❤❤👍
I love Swedish meatballs, and these look amazing! Added to my recipes playlist! And no, Sam, you're not the only person who's never had Ikea's Swedish meatballs. I didn't even know you could get food at Ikea; I thought they only sold ridiculously hard to assemble furniture. I've never been to an Ikea. Might be worth checking them out.
After working my way through the hell on earth maze that is IKEA, I just wanted to get the F out of there. Here is an opportunity for me to try these finally without subjecting myself to that miserable establishment. Thanks Sam.
I too make certain I don't have to subject myself to the hell on earth that is IKEA. This recipe is simple, and looks like it'd be a good meal or late night snack. IKEA gives me nightmares, especially being taken there on some hohum Saturday afternoon where everyone and their grandma is out looking for "Assembly Required" furniture that falls apart in a matter of weeks off purchase.
@@helpfulcommenter Dunno, even after the meal it's a pretty sad affair to walk in an IKEA & look at all the crappy furniture (everything is made out of porous particle board that has already withered away when you trying to assembly them)
The awesomeness of your gig is lost on some, but not this guy. Love the channel and cannot wait for every upload (easy max). Keep bringing it! You are a rockstar!
Y’all make my days better with every episode. Every recipe I make from these videos have been nothing short of perfection. Love you guys, Keep up the good work
I always watch Sam the Cooking Guy in max quality. He is such a handsome man. Also love the food, the camerawork, the soundeffects, Max, and last but not least Chance's blue eyes. Now where to send my adress for that garlicpress? Oh and a bonus, since I think you really like it. Here in the Netherlands a food called a Kapsalon is as good as it is unhealthy, it is french fries, topped with shawarma or doner kebab from a rotisserie, drenched in garlic sauce and sambal, then some slices of cheese, put in under the grill for a moment for the cheese to melt. Top it with some lettuce and some cucumber, onion and tomato slices, and more garlic sauce and sambal. The moment you think it is to much sauce, add some more, then its done. Enjoy!
Max: alright let's move on before you get in trouble. Everyone: In trouble with who Sweden, Finland two of the most passive countries in the world 😂 Nordic Countries to be exact.
Sad indeed that you would get in trouble just for mimicking a Swedish like accent, or whatever. You would definitely be in trouble when it was some other language, if you know what i mean. Where has the humor gone!?
Gerve me der ferkin gerlic pressen! Okay, my accent was about as bad as Sam's. Ah well. I am gonna have to make these, though... I wonder if I double or triple the recipe, if I can pour it all into a warm crock pot for a party. ~Christian
I have. They're good that way-- if the crowd doesn't inhale them. I do cheat. I bake mine on a covered cookie sheet in the oven and turn them a couple times until they're done. Delicious. Oh yeah. Make 2-4 times the recipe. A group of 20 we had here one year inhaled them in 35 minutes. Seriously.
Yes you can double or triple. Yes, brown them then throw in the crockpot. You can make the gravy ahead but will need to thin it a bit when you reheat it.
I love how awkward Sam is from time to time. You really remind me of my own dad when I was a kid. This episode especially really had me putting on the nostalgia glasses.
My Grandmother made Swedish meatballs out on her farm. She used a pound of ground beef and a pound of ground pork sausage. Her sauce was pretty much the same except for her secret ingredient...a half cup of grape jelly. Served over buttered klusky noodles.
pro-tip: Before you roll the balls, grab a little pinch of meat and make that into a patty and cook it. It gives you a good "finished product" taste before you go and roll/cook all the other ones. Say, you forgot salt or garlic etc... you eat the little patty and you'll know how things will be. It's a good "sneak peek".
If you have "leftovers", that means you already made balls. I got two problems with that tip. 1) The exact grams of minced meat provided and other ingredients like breadcrumbs are for exact amount of balls. There shouldnt be any leftovers. 2) If you use leftovers to test if it's seasoned enough, your balls that you made need to be destroyed, seasoned and then again made into balls. Cumbersome. Instead I would say "sacrifice" one meatball, but flatten it so it cooks much faster, and then taste if it is seasoned, before proceeding to shape the meat into balls. You could also divide that sacrificed meatball and give it to relatives/friends whom you cook with and have them tell you if it's nice or if something is missing - or atleast everyone got a little appetizer knowing what deliciousness awaits them.
Finland has a language completely different than the rest of Scandinavia, from what I understand it's from a family of language more closer to Hungarian.
Finnish is pretty similar to estonian language so its branch of finno ugric language closely related to estonian livonian votic and karelian with many words borrowed from indo european languages particularly from baltic languages german and russian.
@@treybell1053, Thanks for the info, I'm nowhere near an expert, I just heard that from some Language guy on youtube that obviously was incorrect on his information.
Hey Sam! Guess what?? I asked my local library to get your book so I could check it out and lo and behold they actually BOUGHT IT!!! I am the first to actually get to check it out and you know what it's so beautiful that I am now going to buy it myself!!! Going to make some dinners with intentional leftovers now. Thank you so much for inspiring my husband and me to make some delicious new foods!! Also, Loved the Muppets and the Swedish Chef, it was my favorite show when I was a kid! edit: My husband wanted to make something with the Kewpie Mayo and I couldn't find it anywhere near me so I had to order it on amazon.
"Today we'll give away another Garlic Press, and maybe a little something extra!" Proceeds to promptly forget about the garlic press AND the something extra.
Went to visit my mom in Texas and we made a total STCG feast. Nashville hot chicken AND shrimp, hatch chili cornbread, and grilled veggies. Okay and maybe a few cocktails… it’s now our tradition to make Nashville hot together when we see each other. Sending cheers and love from PA and TX and remember to never be an Alan!
Every swedish family has their own family recipe for meatballs. Ikea’s are probably the worst 😉 In my family we fry the onion, don’t use egg or bread crumbs but lots of cream and sweet mustard. They are a bit more delicate to fry but oh soooo much tastier 😋
My mom doesn't use garlic in her meatballs. She is not using mustard either. But darn, they are good. But my grandma's meatballs are a bit better tho. As you said, all recipes in a swedish home for meatballs are different.
Kottbullar is probably my favourite meatball recipe cause you get a sweet and meaty sauce, soft and buttery mash potatoes and just the juiciest meatballs
SWEEEdish MEETball Bork bork bork! I need one of your garlic presses for my birthday. My husband tells me I need a press and I told him yours was the best!
Damn son, that garlic press looks amazing! I wish we had one! Seriously though, love the videos! I have tried some of the Mexican dishes, minus the refried beans, and they are so good! Thank you for helping out with recipes that are so easy!
These things were AWESOME!! Thanks for walking me through it Sam!! Your STCG cast iron pan made all of the difference!! I NEED that garlic press - my old pampered chef POS ain't cutting it!!
Here are so tips for the next time you do Swedish meatballs - from a Swede and a big fan.
1) Mix the breadcrumbs and the milk and let them rest for a bit, then mix it with the rest of the ingredients
2) Caramelise the unions and let them cool before adding them to the mix
3) If you want to do a Christmas version you can add some allspice
4) My grandmother (and I) like to add use some paprika powder
So basically pretty much like Japanese hambagu (no 1&2).
ps, no intended to offend, I usually make japanese hambagu that way
I add cardamom
As a black man and a fan, thanks!!!
In Sweden, the gravy is mostly made by glazing the pan with a little water after frying some meatballs. We fry them in batches.
The liquid, with all the good flavors, is then filtered into a saucepan and flavored with cream etc.
I never waste the fond. Oftentimes I cook off the excess liquid for a concentrate to use as a sauce or use in making gravy, no matter what type of meat or poultry it is.
Fry the meatballs, deglaze the pan with cream, then in with soy sauce etc. at least that's how my mormor makes them
I cooked the meatballs in the oven.. then made gravy separate and mashed potatoes.. then combined.. next time, I'm frying them.
Just sitting here marveling on how you've created this brilliant platform. But more impressively you have managed to create a job where you seem to genuinely enjoy yourselves (all of you seem happy), which in turn makes me happy watching you boys!!
4 months ago I had no idea this channel existed. Now I literally watch every episode. I have started cooking significantly more since I started watching Sam and the quality of food I’ve made had improved
I’m in exactly the same boat. Found his channel around the same time and have watched more videos than I care to admit. I love how simple he makes it.
You forgot the most important part of IKEA's swedish meatballs, the Lingonberry Jam. Everything else was spot on.
And at the risk of angering all of Scandinavia, cranberries make a serviceable substitute!
If I had such a huge kitchen just for myself and for my cooking videos I would never forget them !!
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I can imagine it can work :)
AND HE DID NOT DICE THE ONIONE GOOD IN THE MEAT, WHAT I WOD DO IS TO MIX IN ROBOCOP OR BLENDER
@@michealgail7884 Good idea :-)
Sam we love you in Greece ,you know that .We missed those huuuuge episodes with the whole menu type cooking plus the drinks as well.We need a big big fiesta before winter comes.Love from Greece my brothers .
I've been watching your show for a couple of years now, you guys helped me through the toughest part of my life a little over a year ago. Out of that situation I got my son who's now 1 year's old and everytime he hears your intro/voice he stops whatever he's doing then sits and watches.
He doesn't understand what's happening but I like to think he's taking it all in and learning, so I just wanted to say thanks for everything and keep up the great work you guys all do.
Enjoy him. Last year I buried my son at 28. Make every moment count
@@lewiskemp5893 (hugs) That is really tough.
@@MaryWehmeier Thanks. He died Sept 27. Its coming up. Its alreasy hard thinking about it
@@lewiskemp5893 so sorry to hear that ❤️
@@mel212115 thanks. Treasure your love ones. You never know
I just made this for my family including sister-in-law , great neice , adult daughter and son-in-law . Everyone loved it . Thank you.
I watch the show often, I'm always looking for new things to cook, I love how many options you make, good job Sam Max and Chance keep it up.
“Hurgën dürgen burgon” - Swedish chef for “I could really use one of those garlic presses lol
Love STCG!
Swedish chef was from the muppets!! Love that guy!! Looks amazing, will be trying them balls out this week!! (Please read with that Swedish accent). 🇸🇪
Thank you, one of my favorite shows I also liked pigs in space and the scientists.
Here in Texas we fry the the meatballs and then make the gravy in the same skillet utilizing the fond and bits stuck to the skillet; the results are amazing. The IKEA meatballs look good, it just seems like they could easily increase the flavor by 50% or more utilizing the fond.
I recently suffered a heart attack, and upon searching for heart healthy recipes I found your channel.
Not sure how it happened, but I could not be happier!
I’ve already made a bunch of your recipes and I’m happier than I’ve ever been.
My heart could explode at anytime, but at least I’ll go out with garlic breath, a full stomach, and a smile on my face!
Love the channel Sam. 👍❤️
Your comment was right on. I also had a heart attack. Screw it. I love to cook and Sam makes me laugh.
"My heart could explode at anytime" you ok brah? It's your life that is on your line, and family/friends wouldn't want you to end like this. Just find some balance, because heart attacks do not come to ones who live their life in moderation (Apart from genetic factor that could fuck up anyone, but especially the ones not taking care of themselves).
@@BigHalfSteps Have you had a heart attack? If not then STFU
My 12 year old son loves Ikea meatballs and loves your channel! He is going to be so excited that he can now make the favored IKEA meatballs! Thank you! What a great video! Love your humor!!
Sam, Thank you SO MUCH for the garlic press and the STCG Iron Skillet! I anticipate their arrival with great eagerness!
I made these for lunch, they were ba-ba-banging Thinking about trying extra gravy over pasta, like a faux Swedish spaghetti and meatballs. Great stuff, keep 'em coming!
I’ve been making so many recipes, from the show and your cooking book. My family and I can not get enough thank you sir.
I'm Norwegian, and I am offended that you forgot to mention us Sam. Sweden, Denmark, even Finland got a mention but no Norway? Come on man ;)
HAHAHA...I friggin love the Swedish Chef impressions, especially the, "I could eat the shit out of that." 🤣
Usually, after classes, I'd go to IKEA just for these. This recipe is a must. THANK YOU
Love it when you make/tweak/improve upon other's recipes. Some of the best things I've cooked have been because you made it looks fun and easy, and I really appreciate you telling us how to improvise when we don't have the smoker/deep fryer or whatever. Thanks for making me look like a rockstar in the kitchen!
i caught 1 episode a few weeks ago...i subscribed an now Ive been binge watching stoner sam every night when i get home from work! love the channel my friend! you've givin me hope to start cooking again brother! ty
Sam at 1:42 “By the way, we’ll be giving another one of these away today. And maybe something else with it. You never know.”
Me at 11:03 “Did I miss it?”
Yes please!!
Did I miss the garlic press giveaway, too?
No they forgot it.
Am the only one who likes when Sam mixes with his hands? It shows he cares about what he’s making
I’m glad to see you’ve made this look so easy. Thanks for making my cooking life simple and achievable!
Haha Americans talk like Canadians real funny! lol
Loved the entertaining way you cooked. I have all the ingredients for making Swedish meatballs, I then looked for recipes, decided to go with yours.
Crazy! I was just reading my great grandmothers recipe for swedish meatballs last night!!! She was a full blood Swede!! I want to experiment and make more of her recipes! But thanks for the video 😂!! I'm so happy 😁
deglaze the meatball pan, make some more gravy! perfect for biscuits & sausage gravy . yumm
As a Swede I can honestly say that’s exactly how we talk 😉
Good thing Sam’s better at cooking than linguistics 😂
You shut your mouth boy
My family and I watch all your videos. We enjoy trying to making many of them at home. I even got my mom to start watch. She loved the pork tender loin. Thank you so much for sharing what you know
Always getting me through the rest of my shitty Monday! Thanks fellas!
The meatballs look delicious and all but it's Sam's Swedish accent that makes this video pure viewing satisfaction.
The food looks great, but where was the garlic press giveaway? I'm literally holding off on replacing my broken garlic press for the glimmer of hope I win.
I was waiting for that at well!
Same here!!
He has 3 M subs, I wouldn't hold my breath.
I have one that looks like Sams and I've had it for 20 years. It's the Zyliss Susi garlic press and comes with a little studded plastic pusher to dislodge the garlic skin that sticks to the bottom. It's made of aluminum so don't put it in the dishwasher or it will turn gray. Mine is considered vintage now and the new design has changed, but they make a quality product. No need to peel the garlic first.
😂😂
My son loves IKEA meatballs! Can’t wait to try this one out. Give me an excuse to practice my Swedish chef routine. Thanks guys. Love to y’all from Memphis!
“And we missed!” The garlic press give away😉 the suspense was killing Me.
i travel a lot for work and these videos keep me sane i swear
This is actually interesting for the simple reason I wanted to make these last week and was checking out recipes, thank you Sam for the perfect timing! Will make an post pics tomorrow!!!! (cause that's my day off and I can actually enjoy the process).
Great recipe Sam. Additional mods.
1. Add sliced mushrooms.
2. Just make double batch of the sauce. A can of broth is two cups.
3. Use one full pint whipping cream .
As someone who who grew up loving the Swedish Chef (best muppet ever), all I can say is I hope your restaurants are doing well. Love your style, and the Nakiri!
Hola
Just made this with some Martha steward steamed yukon gold mashed potatoes and green beans. Best meal I've ever cooked. Thank you.
Sam out here coming for Joshua Weissman's But Better series
Yea he is. 😅
Sams been doing "homemade but way better" for several years
Not sure he could beat Josh.
@@jeremywebster9598 wha because Josh is a Michelin five star chef?
Sam's a home comedy cook / restaurant owner
My wild guess would be Josh is on the line chef or sous chef
My wife and I love watching your channel. We use it all the time for new dinner ideas. She swears by your marinara sauce for pasta!
“I could eat the sh*t out of that” lol - bad Swedish accent. Just one of the reasons I watch all the time 😋
I love how it started off as Arnie and then drifted into Welsh
😂😂😂💯
👍😂
I was rolling when I said that! Hilarious! Sam is the BEST!
Word! Håller med!
I watch every video, you an inspiration. I cook for 6 every day, whats for dinner get old after many decades..Thanks for bringing us awesome easy, tasty recipes...
Man I absolutely love watching Sam cook. It's entertaining AND I also learn from it. Best of both worlds ❤️❤️
Thanks Sam and IKEA. Made this for my son, Max for a farewell as he is moving to Dallas in two days. He often went to IKEA for meatballs, now he can come home.
Sam: “Oh, did you see it spray back at me”?!
Everyone else: that’s what she said
Classic 😆😆
That's definitely not what I said.. and I am a she. thanks, perv.
SAYS HE WILL GIVE GARLIC PRESS AND DOESNT!!! I want one so badly. me and my boyfriend bonded over ur videos
In Sweden...when you watch "The Muppets", the subtitles call him the "Norwegian Chef".
HS cafeteria served köttbullar with baby potatoes...boiled/steamed a a dill sprig.
No they dont!
@@joachimsimon286 Which, the subtitles or the cafeteria lunch? Either way, yes, they did, back when The Muppets were on weekly, in the early-1980s.
@@tsurdyk No they didnt say in the subtitles that it was a Norwegian Chef ! It has allways been Swedish Chef!
As a Swede and big fan of your work...I must say that Ikea yanked your chain ⛓️ my friend. True Swedish meatballs have a small amount of nutmeg and allspice in them. Bout half and a quarter teaspoon respectively. My grandmother also never used bread crumbs...she hand ground oatmeal. It was arduous before food processor's. Oatmeal makes for a far more tender meatball. Put them in a bit of beef stock and a lot of heavy cream. No roux...covered the pot and into a 325° oven for about an hour then uncovered for another hour. Served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.. some of my best memories. 👌 Oh, she also used beef, pork and veal. Twice ground by the butcher. She has long since passed but I still think of her when I make them for my family...have also taught each of them how to make "Grandma's Swedish meatballs" . Your own Swedish chef. 👩🏼🍳❤❤👍
I love Swedish meatballs, and these look amazing! Added to my recipes playlist! And no, Sam, you're not the only person who's never had Ikea's Swedish meatballs. I didn't even know you could get food at Ikea; I thought they only sold ridiculously hard to assemble furniture. I've never been to an Ikea. Might be worth checking them out.
Thank you for sharing. Straightforward recipe. Delicious.
After working my way through the hell on earth maze that is IKEA, I just wanted to get the F out of there. Here is an opportunity for me to try these finally without subjecting myself to that miserable establishment. Thanks Sam.
Seriously
I too make certain I don't have to subject myself to the hell on earth that is IKEA. This recipe is simple, and looks like it'd be a good meal or late night snack. IKEA gives me nightmares, especially being taken there on some hohum Saturday afternoon where everyone and their grandma is out looking for "Assembly Required" furniture that falls apart in a matter of weeks off purchase.
@@helpfulcommenter Dunno, even after the meal it's a pretty sad affair to walk in an IKEA & look at all the crappy furniture (everything is made out of porous particle board that has already withered away when you trying to assembly them)
Yeah
Hearing Sam butcher a Swedish accent made my morning.
IRL, it's "and the Norwegians" because the Finns speak an entirely separate language that is related to Hungarian and Estonian
Ya, no one cares.
I’ve been watching your show for awhile now and not only does your food always look so good, but You make the cooking process look so fast and easy.
My great grandma would be triggered by so many things here. The greatest sin though is the lack of caramelizing the onions.
Tell her to be mad at Ikea because he's following their recipe exactly, except for the added salt and pepper.
The awesomeness of your gig is lost on some, but not this guy. Love the channel and cannot wait for every upload (easy max). Keep bringing it! You are a rockstar!
Sam sounded like he was Jaime Lee Curtis on a train with Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy, asking for help with her rucksack
Everytime Sam says to hit subscribe I always double check the button as if I haven't been subscribed for a couple years!
Y’all make my days better with every episode. Every recipe I make from these videos have been nothing short of perfection. Love you guys, Keep up the good work
I always watch Sam the Cooking Guy in max quality. He is such a handsome man. Also love the food, the camerawork, the soundeffects, Max, and last but not least Chance's blue eyes. Now where to send my adress for that garlicpress?
Oh and a bonus, since I think you really like it. Here in the Netherlands a food called a Kapsalon is as good as it is unhealthy, it is french fries, topped with shawarma or doner kebab from a rotisserie, drenched in garlic sauce and sambal, then some slices of cheese, put in under the grill for a moment for the cheese to melt. Top it with some lettuce and some cucumber, onion and tomato slices, and more garlic sauce and sambal. The moment you think it is to much sauce, add some more, then its done. Enjoy!
The fact that my Cocomelon obsessed baby loves to watch stcg with me says a lot! Literally part of our nighttime routine 🙌🏼🔥 #1 fan from LA!!
I used this recipe and they were SOOOOOOO good! My rux for my sauce turned out perfectly!
IKEA sends you the amino acids in the meat, so you can assemble it by yourself.
I’m impressed you were able to follow the ikea instructions
Max: alright let's move on before you get in trouble.
Everyone: In trouble with who Sweden, Finland two of the most passive countries in the world 😂 Nordic Countries to be exact.
Sad indeed that you would get in trouble just for mimicking a Swedish like accent, or whatever. You would definitely be in trouble when it was some other language, if you know what i mean. Where has the humor gone!?
I just love Max's replies to Sam. He has such talent.
Well ask Finland during WW2 when the white death schooled the Soviets
Absolutely love the muppets reference. I'd like to see an entire video with that accent! Meatballs look good too.
Gerve me der ferkin gerlic pressen!
Okay, my accent was about as bad as Sam's. Ah well. I am gonna have to make these, though... I wonder if I double or triple the recipe, if I can pour it all into a warm crock pot for a party.
~Christian
I have. They're good that way-- if the crowd doesn't inhale them. I do cheat. I bake mine on a covered cookie sheet in the oven and turn them a couple times until they're done. Delicious. Oh yeah. Make 2-4 times the recipe. A group of 20 we had here one year inhaled them in 35 minutes. Seriously.
Yes you can double or triple. Yes, brown them then throw in the crockpot. You can make the gravy ahead but will need to thin it a bit when you reheat it.
Sam! Lets make some Italian food? Like some pasta or something for a date night dinner!! I hope you can fit that in your calendar, thank you!
I’m swedish and I approve there meatballs. However, we don’t sound the same as the danish
Or Norwegians! And Finns aren't really Scandinavians either...
Great, now i'm Hungary for a Danish AND Swedish Meatballs. Sorry, i'll be seeing myself out.
Next episode Sam assembles IKEA desk. Second channel of Sam The Assembly Guy is born. STAG for short.
I love how awkward Sam is from time to time. You really remind me of my own dad when I was a kid. This episode especially really had me putting on the nostalgia glasses.
Sam is a goofy fuck but you can't help but love him.
My Grandmother made Swedish meatballs out on her farm. She used a pound of ground beef and a pound of ground pork sausage. Her sauce was pretty much the same except for her secret ingredient...a half cup of grape jelly. Served over buttered klusky noodles.
You just can't eat Ikea Meatballs without the lingonberry jam, it's literally a sin that wil anger the ancient swedish viking tribes.
My swedish grandma's added allspice nutmeg and ginger and used cream. Yum! And of course must eat with lingonberries.
Cranberries (or actualy lingonberries) really compliments this dish.
And the balls should simmer in the sauce, that's what makes them good.
Nothing like getting spludged on by a garlic clove.
That...is a good Friday night!!!
pro-tip:
Before you roll the balls, grab a little pinch of meat and make that into a patty and cook it. It gives you a good "finished product" taste before you go and roll/cook all the other ones.
Say, you forgot salt or garlic etc... you eat the little patty and you'll know how things will be. It's a good "sneak peek".
If you have "leftovers", that means you already made balls.
I got two problems with that tip.
1) The exact grams of minced meat provided and other ingredients like breadcrumbs are for exact amount of balls. There shouldnt be any leftovers.
2) If you use leftovers to test if it's seasoned enough, your balls that you made need to be destroyed, seasoned and then again made into balls. Cumbersome.
Instead I would say "sacrifice" one meatball, but flatten it so it cooks much faster, and then taste if it is seasoned, before proceeding to shape the meat into balls. You could also divide that sacrificed meatball and give it to relatives/friends whom you cook with and have them tell you if it's nice or if something is missing - or atleast everyone got a little appetizer knowing what deliciousness awaits them.
This is the best Swedish meatballs. My husband and I have ever had.
Finland has a language completely different than the rest of Scandinavia, from what I understand it's from a family of language more closer to Hungarian.
Yes, exactly!
Finnish is pretty similar to estonian language so its branch of finno ugric language closely related to estonian livonian votic and karelian with many words borrowed from indo european languages particularly from baltic languages german and russian.
@@treybell1053, Thanks for the info, I'm nowhere near an expert, I just heard that from some Language guy on youtube that obviously was incorrect on his information.
Mixing the meatballs with both hands makes amazing meatballs
As my kids would say “They’re bussin” aka sooo good!!! Those look delicious. I need that garlic press so I can make these 😉
If you have kids that say that, it should be the first clue you shouldn't say it...
@@JRock3091 Why?, It’s not a bad thing to say. You mean to tell me you don’t use any slang words?
Hey Sam! Guess what?? I asked my local library to get your book so I could check it out and lo and behold they actually BOUGHT IT!!! I am the first to actually get to check it out and you know what it's so beautiful that I am now going to buy it myself!!! Going to make some dinners with intentional leftovers now. Thank you so much for inspiring my husband and me to make some delicious new foods!! Also, Loved the Muppets and the Swedish Chef, it was my favorite show when I was a kid!
edit: My husband wanted to make something with the Kewpie Mayo and I couldn't find it anywhere near me so I had to order it on amazon.
"Today we'll give away another Garlic Press, and maybe a little something extra!" Proceeds to promptly forget about the garlic press AND the something extra.
Have to add this to my list of food to cook! Love watching your show! Thanks for making me want to cook again!
As a Canadian living in America I'll say that to them your Scandinavian impression probably sounded no different from your regular accent...eh.
Oh please
My family recipe includes cinnamon, nutmeg and crumbled bacon in the meatballs. Heavy on the cinnamon. Really good!
So.. does Sams neighbor literally have the grounds crew working there every single day? Lol. Crazy.
Went to visit my mom in Texas and we made a total STCG feast. Nashville hot chicken AND shrimp, hatch chili cornbread, and grilled veggies. Okay and maybe a few cocktails… it’s now our tradition to make Nashville hot together when we see each other. Sending cheers and love from PA and TX and remember to never be an Alan!
Sam! You legit make me laugh so much. I appreciate your total honesty and swearing and all the shit ya do!
Love playing these in the background while I 'work' - totally don't get distracted at all
Every swedish family has their own family recipe for meatballs. Ikea’s are probably the worst 😉 In my family we fry the onion, don’t use egg or bread crumbs but lots of cream and sweet mustard. They are a bit more delicate to fry but oh soooo much tastier 😋
Yeah my grandma for example uses a lil bit of oats to make the meatballs stick together perfectly. Love any variation tho
Yep @@maxk92 most versions are great, even the IKEA ones work if your are out of options 😜
My mom doesn't use garlic in her meatballs. She is not using mustard either. But darn, they are good. But my grandma's meatballs are a bit better tho. As you said, all recipes in a swedish home for meatballs are different.
Kottbullar is probably my favourite meatball recipe cause you get a sweet and meaty sauce, soft and buttery mash potatoes and just the juiciest meatballs
Definitely missing some freshly ground nutmeg, one of the key ingredients in Swedish meatballs IMO, still looked great
And a bit more gooey texture since Swedish meatballs are more patė consistent then Italian meatballs ^^
We don't use nutmeg in our swedish meatballs. Might be some but have never meat anyone yet who does.
SWEEEdish MEETball Bork bork bork! I need one of your garlic presses for my birthday. My husband tells me I need a press and I told him yours was the best!
Damn son, that garlic press looks amazing! I wish we had one! Seriously though, love the videos! I have tried some of the Mexican dishes, minus the refried beans, and they are so good! Thank you for helping out with recipes that are so easy!
Yeah, he might be your son !
These things were AWESOME!! Thanks for walking me through it Sam!! Your STCG cast iron pan made all of the difference!! I NEED that garlic press - my old pampered chef POS ain't cutting it!!
When sam says he’s giving away another garlic press but doesn’t. SMH
This episode made me laugh out-loud several times. 🤣🤣 Love these meatballs and will be making them tonight!!!