Danish Brewmaster's Beer Stew (Bryggerens Pilsnergryde)

Elmotoo's Note:

This is an old Danish recipe from 1870 - 1880. Originally it was made of smoked fat instead of bacon and vinegar instead of Worcestershire sauce.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 10 ounces smoked bacon
• 1 lb cooled boiled potato
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup non-sweet beer
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 -10 juniper berries
• salt and pepper
• finely-chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Cut bacon into dices and the potatoes into slices.
2. Melt butter in a pot and add the sugar. Add bacon and fry until the meat is light brown.
3. Add the potatoes, beer, Worcestershire sauce and a little water and stir lightly. Add the bay leaves, juniper berries and a little salt and pepper. Let the stew simmer under cover for 20 minutes.
4. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Reviews

[Mom2Rose]

ZWT6: Honestly - what's not to love? Beer, Bacon, Potatoes - comfort food in a bowl of stew!! Delish!

[Pokey in San Antonio, TX]

I couldn't help myself--I had to throw in some venison. It made a very good stew. I served it up with some dark rye bread--we loved it. Thanks for posting.