Amazing Beer Braise

beer.jpgTake any kind of meat you want to use, and for extra flavor maybe some bacon or sausage. In a large saucepan, melt some butter with some extra virgin olive oil. Throw in your meat, and let it sizzle for a bit- until it starts sweating.

When you’re sure the pan is quite hot enough, pour in at least a bottle of beer. Bring to a boil, and simmer. Let the beer evaporate, and once there’s nothing but oil left in the pan, sprinkle with some salt and pepper, and add about a half a cup of sour cream.

Stir until smooth and hot. Serve!

Choose a beer you enjoy drinking… the flavor of the beer will make a difference in creating your sauce. A bitter beer will give you a stronger hops, malt and yeast flavor; whereas a lighter beer can result in a sweeter sauce.

2 Responses to “Amazing Beer Braise”

  1. Nina Velardi Says:

    I just tried this beer braised recipe, with my pork loin. I used a spanish chorizo (soft one) for my extra meat, and simmered it for about an hour and a half. and it is sooooo delicious!! the pork is very tender, and the chorizo became part of the sauce. I will be wrapping this with my fillo pastry, and see how it goes for breakfast tomorrow. thanks!!

  2. nina Says:

    Hey! I did wrap that beer braised pork in fillo pastry, and it was a most delicious dish!! I baked it inthe oven at 400 degrees, for 20 minutes. It was perfect.thanks again for the easy recipe!!