RUSSIAN MEATBALLS IN VODKA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Russian Meatballs in Vodka image

Great appetizer, with vermouth and vodka.I really don't know how authentic this is, my mom makes it the holidays.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lbs hamburger
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups cracker crumbs
1/2 lb ground lean pork
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry vermouth
2 ounces good russian vodka

Steps:

  • Mix well and let stand for 1 hour, then form into small balls.
  • Brown in a skillet in drippings along with 3 cups thinly sliced onions for about 15 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • To the drippings, add 1 cup sour cream and thicken with 2 tablespoons flour and 1 can condensed beef bouillon; cook until blended, then add onions and meat balls.
  • Blend in 1/2 cup dry vermouth and 2 ounces vodka.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.1, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 172.7, Sodium 441.2, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 39.4

There are no comments yet!