Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Dark Beer

Indulge in a rich and hearty dish that will surely impress your family and friends. This Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Dark Beer combines tender pork, vibrant vegetables, and the deep flavors of your favorite dark brew. Perfect for a cozy gathering, this dish will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

🧅 2 medium red onions, sliced
🌱 1 bunch of green onions, chopped
🧄 4 cloves of garlic, minced
🥕 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
🌶 1 green bell pepper, chopped
🌶 1 red bell pepper, chopped
🍅 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
🍺 500ml dark beer e.g., Guinness
🍖 1.5 kg pork shoulder (bondiola), cubed
🧂 Salt
⚫️ Black pepper, freshly ground
🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme
🍃 2 bay leaves
🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1- Prep the Vegetables:

• Slice the red onions and green onions. Mince the garlic cloves.
• Peel and slice the carrots.
• Chop the green and red bell peppers.
• Dice the tomatoes and set all vegetables aside.

2- Sauté Aromatics:

• Heat a large cooking disc over medium heat.
• Add a splash of olive oil.
• Sauté the red onions and garlic until fragrant and soft, about 5 minutes.

3- Cook the Vegetables:

• Add the carrots, green and red bell peppers, and tomatoes to the disc.
• Stir occasionally and let them cook for another 10 minutes until they begin to soften.

4- Add the Pork:

• Add the cubed pork shoulder to the disc with the vegetables.
• Cook on all sides until browned. This should take about 10 minutes.

5- Season and Simmer:

• Pour the dark beer over the pork and vegetables.
• Add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.

6- Slow Cook:

• Reduce the heat to low and cover the disc.
• Allow the pork to simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• The meat should become tender, and the flavors will meld beautifully with the rich beer.

7- Finish and Serve:

• Remove the bay leaves.
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
• Enjoy with crusty bread or your favorite side.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories per serving: 400 kcal
Protein: 35g
Fats: 18g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment: Disc cooker (e.g., Disc-It Outdoor Cooker)

Cooking Tips

• For even more flavor depth, allow the pork to marinate in the dark beer for a few hours before cooking.
• Adjust seasoning to your preference.

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Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Dark Beer

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