Leftover Eggnog Pancakes

It’s possible I like these Leftover Eggnog Pancakes even better than the Nog from which they’re made. And I really like the Nog. They’re a Swedish pancake style, but they’re heavier than my traditional cakes, since there’s all that cream and sugar in them. And alcohol. Don’t forget about that. Leftover Eggnog Pancakes are a reason to put up with Winter, a really good reason. 2 cups Leftover Nog ⅔ cup all-purpose flour grated nutmeg Once the nog is made, these are REALLY simple. Add the flour directly to 2 cups of Nog in the storage container. Shake is vigorously. Let it rest a few minutes. Shake it again. Heat your pan to medium. Shake the batter one more time. Pour just under ⅓ cup of the batter into the pan and turn it to spread it evenly over the pan. Grate fresh nutmeg over the top for those that like it. Cook 1-2 minutes until you can see that the pancake is completely set and there are bubbles all over the surface. Using your spatula, ensure that it isn’t sticking anywhere. Because of all the sugar and alcohol, it can occasionally be more tricky to work with than regular Swedish pancake … Continue reading

Grandpa P.O.’s Nog! – Eggnog

This Grandpa P.O.’s Nog! – Eggnog is the real deal. Grandfather Peter Olaf Peterson’s recipe. Raw eggs. Real cream. 100 proof wild turkey. It’s not good for you. It might even be considered toxic. I make it once a year. Did I mention it’s amazing? Definitely make a little more than you need, because my Leftover Nog Swedish pancakes are mindblowing. Just sayin’. Grandpa P.O.’s Nog! – Eggnog is the only recipe I have from a grandfather, but fortunately, it’s the most important one. 1 qt Wild Turkey (100 proof) straight out of the freezer 1 qt whole milk 1 qt heavy cream 1 dozen eggs 2 cups sugar; divided Freshly grated nutmeg as garnish A party- because this is a serious quantity- in fact, if you don’t have a really big bowl and a really big plastic pitcher, you might want to check out the notes below, or make the recipe in two batches. Start by separating the eggs. Put the yolks in the largest bowl you have. Add the whites directly into the mixer bowl. Add 1 cup of sugar to the yolks and beat until pale and fluffy.   It will truly become a very pale yellow … Continue reading