Braised Pork With Beer & Juniper Berries Recipe

Name: Braised Pork With Beer & Juniper Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (2 lb) boneless pork roast; salt & pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups carrots, peeled & chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 2 cups onions, sliced or 24 small white pearl onions; 1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer; 2 cloves; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 10 juniper berries, crushed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (2 lb) boneless pork roast
salt & pepper
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups carrots, peeled & chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cups onions, sliced or 24 small white pearl onions
1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer
2 cloves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 juniper berries, crushed

1
Brown the roast on all sides in a dutch oven in the heated olive oil, as you turn the roast season with salt& pepper.
2
Drain off any fat.
3
Sprinkle the veggies with the flour. (what about the onions?).
4
Add the veggies to the pot and the bay leaf.
5
Add the beer.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Add cloves, thyme& juniper berries.
8
Cook covered for apprx 1 1/4 hours or until the meat is tender and apprx 160F in the center of the roast.
9
Remove the roast from the pot.
10
Skim off any fat.
11
Puree the sauce (if the sauce is soupy reduce it by cooking longer until there is apprx 1 cup before you puree it).
12
Slice the roast& serve with the onion sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 (2 lb) boneless pork roast, salt & pepper, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork With Beer & Juniper Berries falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Braised Pork With Beer & Juniper Berries

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Variations & substitutions

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