Guinness is my favorite beer so whenever I get the chance to cook with it, mostly around St. Patricks’ day, I jump on it. This is a recipe I pull out every year.
The glaze is very simple and can be used in several applications. Just think of it as a simple syrup but using the Guinness instead of water. Start with equal parts by volume of Guinness and sugar, so 1 quart of Guinness and 1 quart of sugar. Combine the two in a pot and warm over medium heat.
Whisk as it warms to dissolve the sugar evenly then allow to simmer until the syrup thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Once the syrup is finished, cool and store in an airtight container.
The glaze tastes great as a dipping sauce with olive oil for fresh bread and is also a great sauce for sweet baby back ribs. I also like to use it as a sauce on an Irish Car Bomb Sunday.
Whatever you decide to use it with, just make sure you save half of the six pack for yourself.
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