Rich Autumn Pork Stew With Beer Recipes

PORK AND BEER STEW (GERMAN)

Steps:

• In a lrg heavy-based saucepan, brown cubed pork in half the oil till nicely browned (about 5 min), remove w/a slotted spoon & set aside.
• Add remaining oil & saute the onion & garlic for 5 min or till softened.
• Stir in the carrots & mushrooms (if using) & cook for 5 minutes. Add spices & bay leaf.
• Return the meat to the pan & stir in the beer + breadcrumbs. Season w/salt + pepper to taste & bring to a slow boil, stirring once or twice.
• Make sure the meat is pressed under the liquid, then partially cover & simmer very gently for about 1 hour.
• Uncover, remove bay leaf + cinnamon stick, sprinkle w/parsley & serve immediately.
• Serving Suggestions Per Roz: "Serve w/buttered cabbage or kale + potato dumplings, mashed potatoes or Spatzle.".

FALL HARVEST PORK STEW WITH BEER

Steps:

• 1. Season pork w/ salt & pepper. Heat 4 TBS of oil in a dutch oven, med-high. Brown pork in batches until golden. Remove from pot.
• 2. Heat 2 TBS oilve oil or butter over low. Add onions, carrots, & apples, & cinnamon stick until softened, about 10 mins. Add garlic during last 3 mins (if using a whole clove, just add to broth when cooking for flavor). Stir in remaining ingredients ( including just a dash of nutmeg and bouquet garni if you are using) except peas. Return pork & juices to pan & stir well.
• 3. Bring to boil, then reduce heat & simmer, stirring often. Simmer until pork is very tender (I usually just cook it all day). During last half hour, add thawed peas (make sure to drain them of any moisture). Stir well. Add more salt & pepper to your liking.
• 4. Remove the bay leaves & serve this over broad egg noodles. (I cook my noodles in chicken broth, a little beer, kosher salt & some parsley.)
• 5. Enjoy & eat til your belly is full!!!!

RICH AUTUMN PORK STEW WITH BEER

Steps:

• 1. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a heavy casserole over medium-high heat. Brown the pork well in batches. Remove to a bowl.
• 2. Wipe casserole clean and heat the remaining oil over low heat. Add onions, carrots, and apples. Stir until softened, 10 minutes, adding the garlic in the last 3 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except noodles. Return pork and any juices to the casserole.
• 3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring, until the meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf; adjust seasonings. Serve over egg noodles in shallow bowls.