Meatballs

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1 packet unflavored gelatin (optional, see note)

½ cup homemade chicken stock or low-sodium broth (optional, see note)

4 ounces fresh white bread, crusts removed and bread cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 unpacked cups)

⅓ cup buttermilk, plus more as needed

1 medium onion, minced

8 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated, plus more for serving.

½ cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, minced

3 teaspoons kosher salt (14 grams; see note)

Freshly ground black pepper

3 ounces fatty pancetta, finely minced (see note)

4 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground fennel seed

1 pound ground beef (at least 25% fat)

1 pound ground pork (at least 25% fat)

5 cups tomato sauce, such as Quick and Easy Italian American Red Sauce, The Best Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce, or The Best Fresh Tomato Sauce

Directions at seriouseats.com

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