Danish Brewmaster's Beer Stew (Bryggerens Pilsnergryde)

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.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 10  ounces smoked bacon
• 1  lb  cooled boiled potato
• 4  teaspoons butter
• 1  dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 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.