{"product_id":"meatballs-x-50","title":"Hawke's Bay Meatballs - 50 Pack | BJ's Bakery Original Recipe","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Legendary BJ's Hawke's Bay Meatball\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHastings' Best-Kept Culinary Secret, Mastered by BJ's Bakery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Story:\u003c\/b\u003e It started in the 1970s on Heretaunga Street. European bakers at the iconic Lilac Bakery introduced their take on the traditional Dutch \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003ebitterballen\u003c\/i\u003e, and Hawke's Bay was never the same. Over the last 50 years, this unassuming, golden-crumbed sphere has achieved undisputed cult status. Unique to Hawke's Bay—and the absolute pride of Hastings—the local meatball is a nostalgic rite of passage. Today, BJ's Bakery stands as the premier producer of this legendary delicacy, proudly keeping a half-century of tradition alive with every single bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Flavour \u0026amp; Texture Experience\u003c\/b\u003e Forget what you know about traditional Italian meatballs; this is a category all its own. Crack through the crisp, perfectly fried, golden-crumbed shell to discover a rich, melt-in-your-mouth savoury filling. It’s a deeply comforting, thick, roux-like blend of slow-cooked beef, seasoned perfectly with notes of savoury onion and a subtle, tangy hint of tomato. The contrast between the satisfying, audible crunch of the exterior and the luxurious, piping-hot savory paste inside makes it an utterly addictive textural masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow It's Crafted\u003c\/b\u003e Our process remains true to the heritage of the original Hastings recipe. We start by creating a rich, deeply flavoured meat paste—blending premium minced meat into a carefully crafted roux that binds the savoury juices and seasonings together. This mixture is chilled until firm, meticulously hand-rolled into uniform spheres, generously coated in our signature golden crumb, and finally deep-fried to absolute perfection. The result? A consistent, mouth-watering crunch that protects the savory goodness inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy BJ's Bakery?\u003c\/b\u003e As the leading producer of the Hawke's Bay Meatball, BJ's Bakery doesn't just bake; we preserve local history. We know that getting this recipe right means honoring the memories of generations of locals who grew up queuing outside the bakery for their daily fix. We use the finest ingredients, a treasured technique, and a whole lot of local pride to ensure that whether it’s your first meatball or your five-hundredth, it tastes exactly like home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bjs-bakery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47578567278766,"sku":"Meatball","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/4411\/3070\/files\/pomelli-image_5.png?v=1773567096","url":"https:\/\/bjsbakery.co.nz\/products\/meatballs-x-50","provider":"BJ's Bakery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}