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In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, ricotta, egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano, gherkins and pistachios.
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Mix only as much as necessary, and form into balls of a 1-inch diameter.
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In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the butter until it foams and subsides.
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Place the balls in the butter and brown on all sides.
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Add the stock and, if necessary, the milk so that the liquid comes halfway up the sides of the balls.
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Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
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Serve with the broth poured over.
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In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until smoking.
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Add all the chicken parts and brown all over, stirring to avoid burning.
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Remove the chicken and reserve.
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Add the carrots, onions, and celery to the pot and cook until soft and browned.
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Return the chicken to the pot and add 3 quarts of water, the tomato paste, peppercorns, and parsley.
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Stir with a wooden spoon to dislodge the browned chicken and vegetables bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Bring almost to a boil, then reduce heat and cook at a low simmer until reduced by half, about 2 hours, occasionally skimming excess fat.
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Remove from heat, strain, and press on the solids with the bottom of a ladle to extract out all liquids.
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Stir the stock to facilitate cooling and set aside.
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Refrigerate stock in small containers for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
