{"id":1310,"date":"2026-10-02T16:43:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T16:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/?p=1310"},"modified":"2026-10-02T17:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:18:14","slug":"so-one-division-of-baarda-ch-in-switzerland-will-need-to-do-the-bolognese-meatballs-pasta-sauce-here-are-some-ideas-about-that-note-it-will-contain-55-high-quality-meat-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/?p=1310","title":{"rendered":"So one division of BAARDA.CH in Switzerland will need to do the Bolognese Meatballs pasta sauce. Here are some idea&#8217;s about that. Note: it will contain 55% high quality meat meatballs."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-7.png 1024w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-7-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-7-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-7-500x273.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can already tell that the Bolognese Meatballs will include the vegetables: Celery, Carrots (to be evaluated), Onion and Garlic. I have a feeling TOMATOES will also be included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meatballs are from animals who were able to have a decent life, and a decent slaughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-8.png 1024w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-8-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-8-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-8-500x273.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-9.png 1024w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-9-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-9-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-9-500x273.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-10.png 1024w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-10-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-10-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/afbeelding-10-500x273.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The premium cuts on the left-side shelving in the freezer room are prime whole-muscle subprimals\u2014specifically <strong>ribeye roasts and large chuck\/shoulder primals<\/strong><sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In high-end culinary processing and butchery, these larger cuts (often vacuum-sealed or boxed as primal cuts) are selected for grinding or hand-dicing to create exceptional meatball blends. Because they carry good internal marbling and rich fat distribution, they ensure the 55% meat content in your Bolognese jars stays exceptionally succulent and flavorful during the cooking and jar-sterilization process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Whole Subprimals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Subprimals<\/strong> (also called primal cuts or middle meats) are the large, primary sections of a carcass\u2014such as the chuck, rib, loin, and round\u2014that are broken down into smaller retail cuts like steaks and roasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Anatomy:<\/strong> Unlike trim or leftover scrap meat, a whole subprimal is a distinct, intact muscle group (e.g., a whole chuck roll, beef brisket, or pork shoulder).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why Use Them:<\/strong> Using whole subprimals gives complete control over the <strong>lean-to-fat ratio<\/strong>. Instead of relying on random trimmings, butchers can select specific muscle groups with ideal marbling and connective tissue balance. This ensures consistent flavor, moisture, and texture in high-end ground meat or sausage production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional Meats Used in Meatballs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meatball recipes vary across global culinary traditions, but traditional formulations typically rely on specific animals and cuts chosen for their natural fat content and binding properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beef:<\/strong> Traditionally sourced from the <strong>chuck<\/strong> or <strong>short plate<\/strong>, as these cuts have a natural 80\/20 or 85\/15 lean-to-fat ratio that keeps the meatballs tender and juicy during simmering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pork:<\/strong> Often used alongside beef (or on its own in classic Italian and Dutch recipes). Cuts like the <strong>pork shoulder (butt)<\/strong> provide rich flavor and essential moisture due to fine intramuscular fat marbling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Veal:<\/strong> A staple in traditional Italian <em>Polpette<\/em>, veal adds a delicate flavor and a tender texture. Because it is leaner, it is almost always blended with beef and pork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixed Blends:<\/strong> Many classic European recipes combine <strong>beef, pork, and veal<\/strong> (often in equal 1:1:1 ratios) to balance the robust flavor of beef, the juiciness of pork, and the tenderness of veal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We can already tell that the Bolognese Meatballs will include the vegetables: Celery, Carrots (to be evaluated), Onion and Garlic. I have a feeling TOMATOES will also be included. The meatballs are from animals who were able to have a &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/?p=1310\">Weiterlesen <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1310"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1310\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1318,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1310\/revisions\/1318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}