BBQ Meatballs

Ingredients

• 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
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 (14.25 ounce) cans tomato puree
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle hickory smoke flavored barbeque sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
• 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

Directions

In a large bowl, combine eggs, 1/2 cup vodka and Worcestershire sauce. Season with 2 tablespoons onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix in ground beef, ground turkey and bread crumbs. Shape into meatballs, and set aside.

In a very large pot over medium heat, Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, barbeque sauce, pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup, and 1/2 cup vodka. Season to taste with onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer.

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly brown on all sides. Carefully place into sauce, and simmer for at least an hour.