The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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1-2 hrs
ingredients
1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/3 cup water
1 pound boneless beef, cubed
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons oil
bouquet garni
4 peppercorns
1 cup chopped onion
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup crumbled gingersnaps
directions
Combine bouquet garni ingredients in cheesecloth and tie shut.
Mix flour and salt; coat meat. Heat oil in Dutch oven or heavy kettle.
Brown meat slowly and evenly. Stir in onion, Mix vinegar, water and brown sugar; add to kettle with bouquet garni. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until meat is tender.
Discard bouquet. Stir in crumbs. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until gravy thickens.
cook's notes
May also be cooked in pressure cooker following manufacturer's instructions.
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audet
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