Meatballs Braised in Red Wine & Tomato

The key to this recipe is to balance the pork, fat, bread cubes, and egg so these meatballs are nearly but not quite falling apart. If you can grind your own meat, grind the aromatics, seasoning, and bread with it so there is less mixing, which makes for more-tender meatballs. If you buy your meat already ground, mix gently, carefully folding the ingredients together. Simmered in a bit of good tomato sauce and red wine, these meatballs make a satisfying plate when served with a couple of sl