Bitterballen

Ingredients

• Base
  • 1 lb ground elk (or other ground meat)
  • 1 c unrendered lard
  • 1/2 T mineral salt
  • 4 cloves garlic
• Topping
  • Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Coconut flour (optional)
• Also:
  • rendered lard, for frying

Directions

• Blend base ingredients in food processor
• Form into balls
• Coat balls with egg wash
• If using coconut flour: create mixture of coconut flour and Parmesan cheese
• Roll in Parmesan cheese (or cheese/coconut flour mixture)
• Deep fry in rendered lard (enough to cover)
• Serve with:
  • Fermented mustard+sour cream mixture
  • Capers
  • Kraut
  • Cubes of Gouda