TDN Weekend December 2016 Issue 9
Issue link: https://www.e-digitaleditions.com/i/974613
BACON BOURBON MEATBALLS Ingredients: 6 bacon strips 1/2 medium yellow onion 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley 1 large egg 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons bourbon How to Make It: Place the uncooked bacon into a food processor and process for about 1 minute or until bacon is finely ground. Add in the onion and process until onion is finely chopped and mixed in. Spoon bacon and onion mixture into large bowl. Add ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Scoop out the meat mixture and roll into balls using your palms, should make about 24 1-inch meatballs. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Place the meatballs into the sauce pan and cook, turning every couple of minutes to ensure all sides cook evenly. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the meatballs and set aside. Remove the pan from the heat and pour out the excess grease. Add the barbecue sauce to the pan along with water and bourbon and return to heat. Stir to mix the sauce together. Add in the meatballs and allow them to simmer in the sauce for at least 10 minutes. Bacon Bourbon Meatballs