10 Best Recipes That Use Beer
- Julian Broad1/10
Braised Brisket with Bourbon-Peach Glaze
News flash: your brisket is basic. But if you follow this method, which calls for a bath of chocolatey stout and bourbon, it definitely won't be.
- Photo by Hans Gissinger2/10
Beer-Marinated Flank Steak with Aji and Guacamole
Just about any beer works with the marinade for this flank steak. But we say if you're going to go beer, go big. (In other words, use a dark beer like a stout.)
- Peden + Munk3/10
Beer-Can Chicken
The summer beer-can chicken. It's a legend. Because the beer flavors the meat and keeps it moist, sure. But also: There's a beer can in the chicken.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes4/10
Mussels in Lager
Steamed mussels in white wine < steamed mussels in beer. Use a lager, dijon mustard, and heavy cream to build the base of this sauce. And whatever you do, please have a loaf of bread somewhere nearby.
- Photo by Gentl & Hyers5/10
Fish and Chips With Malt Vinegar Mayonnaise
'Tis the season to rescue fish and chips from the deep end. To ensurethe fish's batter is light and crispy, use some bubbly beer and club soda.
- Photo by Kenji Toma6/10
Beer-Braised Hot Dogs with Braised Sauerkraut
By braising this hot dog in beer, you're giving it a much richer flavor. Use a dark beer to give the onions some depth, and add a hearty dollop of sinus-clearing mustard to cut through it all.
- Christina Holmes7/10
Beer-Braised Carnitas
Save your fancy suds for drinking—these beer-simmered carnitas will be great with a cheap Mexican lager.
- Cedric Angeles9/10
Blue Crab Beignets
To make these New Orleans-inspired beignets, use the freshest crab meat you can find and use an amber lager for the airy batter.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes10/10
Beer-Battered Asparagus
How to eat your vegetables without eating like a goat: batter them in beer and fry them until crispy.

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