SWEET AND SMOKEY BBQ MEATBALLS

SWEET AND SMOKEY BBQ MEATBALLS

Ingredients

Meatballs:

4 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup vodka

1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes

1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

3 pounds ground beef

2 pounds ground turkey

1 (15 ounce) package Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Sauce:

2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

2 (14.25 ounce) cans tomato puree

1 (13 ounce) bottle Sweet and Smokey barbeque sauce

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup vodka

2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes

1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

 

1. In a large bowl, combine eggs, 1/2 cup vodka and Worcestershire sauce. Season with 2 tablespoons onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

2. Mix in ground beef, ground turkey and bread crumbs.

3. Shape into meatballs, and set aside.

4. In a very large pot over medium heat, Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, barbeque sauce, pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup, and 1/2 cup vodka.

5. Season to taste with onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer.

7. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat.

8. Cook meatballs until evenly brown on all sides.

9. Carefully place into sauce, and simmer for at least an hour.

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