Pork and Beer Stew (German)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Hearty Pork and Beer Stew (German) recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

1 hour 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

600 g braising pork ( cubed & lean shoulder suggested )
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion ( sliced )
2 garlic cloves ( crushed )
2 carrots ( cut in chunky sticks )
125 g button mushrooms ( sliced ) ( optional )
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 large bay leaf
1 small cinnamon stick
1 bottle dark beer
85 g rye bread ( made into crumbs )
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh parsley ( chopped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
562
Sugar
4g
Fat
38g
Pork and Beer Stew is a traditional German dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty stew is perfect for a cozy night in as it warms you up from the inside out. The combination of tender braised pork, sweet carrots, and earthy mushrooms cooked in a rich dark beer broth makes this stew a classic comfort food. The addition of rye bread crumbs adds a unique twist to the stew and provides a deliciously thick sauce to soak up with crusty bread. This recipe is a must-try for stew lovers!

Instructions

1.Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and add the pork to brown.
2.Remove the pork and add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the casserole dish. Cook until the onion is translucent.
3.Add the mushrooms (if using), allspice, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and browned pork to the casserole dish.
4.Pour in the dark beer and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
5.Stir in the rye bread crumbs and cook for 30 minutes more until the stew thickens.
6.Remove the bay leaf and cinnamon stick and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7.Serve hot sprinkled with fresh parsley.

PROS

This hearty stew is rich and flavorful, perfect for a cold winter day.

The use of beer in this recipe adds a unique depth of flavor while the rye bread crumbs thicken the sauce perfectly.

CONS

This stew is high in calories and fat due to the use of pork and beer.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this stew is not particularly healthy, pork is a good source of protein and essential nutrients such as B vitamins and iron.
The vegetables in this recipe also provide fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.

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