Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Great Deals on Pearl Vodka... So Lets Make Some Vodka Cream Sauce!

Pearl vodka is offering a $10 dollar mail in rebate for their 750ml and a $15 dollar mail in rebate for their 1.75ml bottles of vodka!

The other day on my way home from work I stopped by my local liquor store in hopes of refilling my bar on the cheap. After browsing through the aisles, I came across two 1.75ml bottles of Pearl vodka that had a rebate attached . They were on sale for $23.00 dollars a bottle and after the $15.00 mail in rebate(s) x2, averaged out to $8.00 a bottle. Not too shabby for a 1.75ml bottle aye?

So in celebration, I’m going to post a quick recipe for a vodka cream sauce…

This recipe makes 4-6 portions:


1jar Bertolli Tomato & Basil or Marinara Styled Pasta Sauce (If I’m going the pre-made pasta sauce route, I prefer Bertolli, but you are more than welcome to use any brand, or homemade sauce that you would like.)
4oz Heavy Cream
2oz Grated Parmesan
2oz Pearl vodka
1/4cup Sliced mushrooms
1/4cup Sliced Onions
Salt and pepper as needed. (And you will need it.)

1. Preheat some olive oil in a large pot, and then sauté your mushrooms and onions until soft.
2. Add your heavy cream and reduce by 30%. (this step shouldn’t take too long, maybe 2-5 minutes on high heat.)
3. Add the vodka and stir for about a minute. (Do not pour the vodka directly from the bottle over an open flame! Lest your house may burst into flames! At the very least you’ll singe some hair. I’ve seen it happen a few times.)
4. Finally, add your grated parmesan cheese and tomato sauce. Stir.
5. Heat thoroughly, toss over your favorite pasta, add some grated cheeses for garnish, and enjoy!

This recipe can also be made without alcohol… But for $8.00 a bottle who can resist?

For more Smoking Hot, Tips, Tricks, and Recipes check back soon.

Until next time,
Chef James

Have any questions, comments, or topics that you would like to see the Smoking Hot Chef cover? Leave it in the comment box and he will feature them!

No comments:

Post a Comment