Thanks to TV Land, every time I hear the word meatball, I imagine an old Italian man loudly chanting “That is one spicy meatball!” right before I hear the alka seltzer tablets sizzling and popping as they disintegrate in a glass of water :). Funny that I associate them with a commercial for an indigestion remedy, but we promise not to post any meatball recipes on here that’ll leave you chanting in pain and asking for antacids. In fact, Antti’s Finnish Meatballs in Cognac Sauce will only have you pleading for seconds.

Creamy, buttery, and meaty, the flavor of these meatballs bathed in their special sauce will coat your tongue with rich and delicious flavors. By combining ground pork and beef, Antti cooks up a bold and complex meatball that’s tender to the bite. You’ll find the brandy in the sauce, which has a smooth texture and deep flavor that complements the meatballs nicely without overpowering them.

In his blog Doughboy, Antti talks about the brandy that goes into the sauce, he says “Jaloviina or Jallu is a legendary Finnish cut brandy, which is made by blending cognac with grain liquor.” It’s true, I guess the secret’s in the sauce; it’s what makes these meatballs far from ordinary.