This week I have been trying Guinness recipes for St Patrick’s day. I know Guinness goes well with beef but wasn’t sure what it would be like with our pork. It was really delicious.
It was also really easy to make. I used a boneless leg roast but it would work with a shoulder too - you could even turn it into pulled pork - I haven’t done this yet, I ran out of Guinness!
I used a Dutch oven and cooked it in the oven but I may try this in the Instant Pot next time - I am sure it will work great. My Drunken Jerk Pork works really well in the Instant Pot.
ingredients
1 pork roast I used a 3-4lb boneless leg roast (To work out how long to cook for Rule of thumb is 25 mins per lb and 25 mins over)
1 bottle or can Guinness or support your local Brewery like Rebellion Brewing in Regina - they have an Oatmeal Stout & an Imperial Stout
1 onion cut in half
1/2 tsp salt
directions
Put the oven on to 450 degrees F
Score the pork fat - I do about 1/4” apart - and sprinkle with salt
Put the onion in a dutch oven with the Guinness and the Pork Roast
Put in the oven uncovered for 20 mins then cover and turn the oven down to 350 degrees F
Cook until 160 degrees internal temp.
Gravy
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup pan juices
Pour the pan juices out of the pan.
Use an immersion blender to blitz the onion into the liquid.
Melt the butter then stir in the flour.
Stir continuously, for at least 5 minutes over low heat.
Add the pan juices slowly to the roux while continuing to stir.
Bring it to a simmer, stirring all the time to prevent lumps, until it thickens.
Taste and season if necessary - I always add a splash of soy sauce to my gravy