Spring is here…right? It seems like we’re still hovering between Winter & Spring but thankfully this recipe works well across both seasons. I’ve chosen to use a BBQ marinated pork loin here (it pairs so fantastically with the Jack’s Abby Smoke & Dagger) because I’m longing for consistently warm temperatures and sunshine, but you could play around with your marinade/beer combinations!
Beer Braised Pork Loin & Root Veggies
Serves 8.
Ingredients:
-1 pork loin (1-1.5 lbs)
-3 TBSP olive oil (enough for a thin coating on the bottom of your pan)
-2 cups of Jack’s Abby Smoke & Dagger (or your Black Lager of choice)
-3 cups of root vegetables of your choice (I used carrots here)
-Salt & Pepper
-1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp warm water
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Roughly chop your root veggies and set them aside
- Heat oil over medium high heat in an oven safe pan (it needs to be a pan that can go from stovetop to the oven, I used my cast iron Dutch Oven). It should be so hot that if you allow a droplet of water to fall in it pops
- Add the pork loin
- Sear for 5 minutes on each side (if the meat is sticking, give it more time, it should easily release from the pan)
- Remove the pork from the pan and set aside
- Turn heat down to medium low, allow it to come to the lower temperature for a few minutes
- Add beer and whisk to release any bits of food stuck to the pan
- Add chopped root veggies and sprinkle with salt/pepper to taste
- Return pork loin to top
- Roast uncovered for 20-30 minutes (or until internal temperature reaches 145F at the thickest part)
- Remove from oven
- Remove pork & veggies and place on a serving platter,
- Whisk cornstarch/water mixture into the remaining sauce to make a pan gravy
- Drizzle over the top of the pork
- Enjoy!
I’ve chosen to serve this with a side of roasted smoky potato wedges, but a side salad or pasta salad would work great as well!
About the Author/Cook:
LipstickNLager is a native Vermonter now living (and enjoying the always-growing beer scene) in Boston. She once considered a career in culinary arts (and operated a small batch ice cream company out of her home), but instead keeps her days busy in the marketing industry and looks at cooking as a stress-reliever. You can find her great mix of food & beer photos on Instagram or Twitter as LipstickNLager.
