Emerils Rum Balls Recipes

EMERIL'S RUM BALLS

Steps:

• Into a large bowl, sift together 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar, the cocoa powder and allspice.
• Stir in the rum and corn syrup.
• Stir in the vanilla wafers and walnuts, and mix well.
• Place in the refrigerator to firm up slightly, about 30 minutes.
• (The mixture may appear crumbly and dry; this is O. K.) Place the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl or dish.
• Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the chocolate mixture and press into 1-inch balls.
• Using your hands, roll the balls in the confectioners' sugar, coating evenly.
• Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, placing waxed paper between the layers to prevent sticking.

EMERIL'S MEAT BALLS AND RED GRAVY

Steps:

• Place the bread in a shallow baking dish. Pour the milk over the bread and let sit for a couple of minutes. In mixing bowl, combine all of the meats together. Season with salt and pepper. Add the minced onions, 1 tablespoon garlic, parsley and bread. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into small balls. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot add the meatballs and brown for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining oil. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to5 minutes or until the onions are soft and clear in color. Add the remaining garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes. Whisk the tomato paste and water together. Add to the tomatoes. Add the meatballs. Bring the liquid to a boil, over high heat. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Reseason with salt and pepper. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain. Drizzle the pasta with olive oil. Season the pasta with salt and pepper. Using a box grater, grate the cheese. To serve, mound the pasta in the center of each bowl. Spoon the meat balls and sauce over the pasta. Garnish with the grated cheese.

EMERIL LAGASSE RUM BALLS

Steps:

• Into a large bowl, sift together 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar, the cocoa powder and allspice. Stir in the rum and corn syrup. Stir in the vanilla wafers and walnuts, and mix well. Place in the refrigerator to firm up slightly, about 30 minutes. (The mixture may appear crumbly and dry; this is O.K.) Place the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl or dish. Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the chocolate mixture and press into 1-inch balls. Using your hands, roll the balls in the confectioners' sugar, coating evenly. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, placing waxed paper between the layers to prevent sticking.

MARY BETH'S SAUERKRAUT BALLS

Steps:

• Using a food ricer, rice the potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add the sauerkraut, ham, egg yolks, 1/4 cup of mustard and chopped green onions. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into small balls, about a tablespoon each. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the fryer. Season the flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs, with salt and pepper. Roll each sauerkraut ball in the flour, coating completely. Dip each in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Finally roll each in the bread crumbs. Fry the sauerkraut balls in batches until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the fryer and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
• In small mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of the mustard and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Serve the sauerkraut balls on a large platter with the mustard dipping sauce. Garnish with parsley.

POLISH RUM BALLS

Steps:

• Combine flour, pecans, butter, sugar, rum and vanilla in bowl.
• With floured hands, roll rounded teaspoons of dough into 3/4-inch balls.
• Place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Bake in 350 degree preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
• Remove to rack to cool.
• Store at room temperature or freeze.
• Dust with sugar before serving.

VANILLA RUM BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift together the cocoa and confectioners' sugar.
• In a food processor or blender crush/crumble the vanilla wafers.
• Add the crushed vanilla wafers to the sugar mixture and combine.
• Add the remaining ingredients.
• Form the mixture into 1 inch (2. 5 cm) balls with your hands.
• The balls should hold together easily and retain their shape.
• If the mixture is too dry to hold together or too wet to form balls, you can easily adjust the consistency by adding rum/sugar accordingly.
• Sprinkle the extra cocoa or ground chocolate on a flat surface and roll the balls in to coat.
• Have 'em on your cookie tray this year and watch 'em vanish before you know it!

EASY RUM BALLS

Steps:

• Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, cocoa, nuts and 1-cup of confectioner's sugar well.
• Add the corn syrup and rum. (mix well).
• Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
• Put into a tightly covered tin or metal container for at least 12-hours before serving.
• (cookies keep very well for 4-5 weeks).

BEST EVER RUM BALLS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler.
• Stir until smooth and remove from heat.
• Stir in corn syrup
• Stir in rum.
• In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
• Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the crumb mixture.
• Stir until everything is well combined.
• Shape into 1 inch balls.
• Roll in powdered sugar.
• Store in an airtight container for at least five days before serving to develop flavor.