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Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.136

With Rib Fest, one of Fargo’s most attended events of the summer starting this week.  I thought it would be fitting to pair some beers with pork ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket. Finding the right beer to balance the flavors and spiciness of barbecue may seem over-whelming but beer is the perfect companion to whatever you’re barbecuing. The three most common ways to pair beer with any food is contrast, complement or cut.

Most barbecue sauces are a combo of sweet and acidic, sugar and vinegar, in one form or another with sauces ranging from mild to intense spiciness. Fortunately, beer’s carbonation cuts through barbecue’s fire and spice while refreshing and recharging the palate. At the same time, its complexity can complement the layers of flavor in any slab of meat.

Pork Ribs – balance the spiciness of the sauce

Fulton Brewing Co. 300 Mosaic IPA – ABV: 7.0% IBU: 74

Fargo Brewing Co. Iron Horse Pale Ale  – ABV: 4.8% IBU: 32

August Schell Brewing Co. Citra Blanc – ABV 6.7% IBU: 44

Lakefront Brewery Fixed Gear Red IPA – ABV: 6.8% IBU: 35

Pulled Pork – balance the richness

Summit Brewing Co. Extra Pale Ale (EPA) – ABV: 5.2% IBU: 45

Samuel Adams Sam ’76 – ABV: 4.7% IBU: 12

Odell Brewing Co. 90 Shilling Ale – ABV: 5.3% IBU: 27

Empyrean Brewing Co. Dark Side Vanilla Porter – ABV: 5.6% IBU: 22

Beef Brisket – balance the smokiness

Samuel Adams Boston Lager – ABV: 4.9% IBU: 30

August Schell Brewing Co. Firebrick Lager – ABV: 5.1% IBU: 25

Rhombus Guys Brewing Co. Into The Darkness Porter – ABV: 4.8% IBU: 30

Fargo Brewing Co. Stones Throw Scottish Ale – ABV: 4.5% IBU: 19

 

Pork Ribs in Dark Beer by Tastemade.com

Dark beer imparts deep, delicious flavor to these juicy pork ribs. You can make these on the grill or in your oven year-round. Try it with Guinness! https://www.tastemade.com/videos/pork-ribs-in-dark-beer

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds pork ribs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil
  • 5 ounces bacon, cubed
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon tomato puree
  • 2 cups dark beer

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a hot pan, add the oil and brown ribs on both sides. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, fry the bacon. Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in the tomato puree and dark beer. Add pork ribs to pan, cover and allow to cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  5. Transfer the pork ribs to a baking dish and pour the sauce over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 2 hours, turning halfway through.
  6. Serve the ribs with the sauce on top.

 

CHEERS!