Cooking with Beer

mandapanda78

We hosted an event at our house about a week ago and DH decided that we needed a Costco sized supply of beer. Only about half of it was used up and now I have a fridge full of beer, which I don't drink (yes, I know I'm weird). Do you have any recipes for things that call for beer? I like to cook with it, I just don't like to drink it straight. Thanks!

vallyhoo

Oh yay, a page to me!

So let me get this straight, you have beer that you don't want to drink? What kind is it?

jodyk23

You can always boil brats or kielbasa in beer with some onions for about 20 minutes, then put them on the grill.

The other option I know of is beer cheese soup: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Beer-Cheese-Soup-III/Detail.aspx.

I don't really know of any other recipes that call for alot of beer!

MissLeahM

Ooh, beer can chicken is really good. It keeps it moist. But will only use about half a can per chicken..

You could always bathe in it.

Brie2010

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Special-Irish-Beef-Stew/Detail.aspx

I've made this before and it's really good (and a crowd-pleaser if you have guests).  It says to use Irish Stout, but I've used whatever is on hand and it works just fine.

Night_Sprite

Beer in a chicken.  I don't know if you need a special stand or not.

mandapanda78

Vally it's a mix of different German beers. You coming over? Or shall I just ship it to you?

missy68

DO you make chili? Toss in a bottle/can of beer. Adds a good flavor, especially if it's dark or stout beer.

vallyhoo

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[QUOTE]Vally it's a mix of different German beers. You coming over? Or shall I just ship it to you?
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You read my mind!

Someone mentioned a beer bread recipe a while ago, I think it might have been Georgia. But that doesn't help if you don't have a breadmaker.

FutureMrsTR

beer bread is always good.  I'd have to Google for some actual recipes, but Tastefully Simple makes a mix that is delicious.  And you just add a can of beer and mix it up!

mandapanda78

I DO have a breadmaker! I love the idea of beer bread. Mmmmm... and that Irish Stew looks really good, too. These are all great! Woohoo! I wonder if DH will be pissed when he comes home on Saturday and I've cooked all his beer... nah!

T1+T2

OOH!  You can try a paella.  Not sure if you can find it in your area, but I get these little boxes that bring the rice and a little can of seafood and seasoning.  You can add a couple of beers to the rice when its almost done for more flavor - and I always add some extra shrimp.... cause well, you can never have too much shrimp.

Brie2010

Also, you should make cheese fondue.  With beer.  Like at the Melting Pot.  I don't have a recipe for it, but I bet there's one on Google.

danieliza1127

BEER DIP!  I know it sounds weird but I promise you, it is so freakin good and addictive.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Beer-Dip-I/Detail.aspx

Also, a lot of chili recipes call for beer.  Here's one I have on hand but I've seen it a lot of times.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Boilermaker-Tailgate-Chili/Detail.aspx

julezlee

My mom used to make beer biscuits.  I remember them being pretty tasty. 

This recipe has pretty good ratings: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/beer-biscuits/Detail.aspx

mandysmear

I put a ham in a roast pan/casserole dish with a whole beer.  Bake it for however long you need.

It's delicious.

I second beer dip and fondue with beer.

ros3392

Crock pot, bottle of beer & chilli sauce... Smells kinda gross but is delicious. Also, Cabela's has a drunken chicken stand that turns out fab!

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0014342515356a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntt=drunken+chicken&Ntk=Product_liberal&sort=all&Go.y=0&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&Go.x=0

prideeinpynk

I third or forth or whatever beer can chicken. I made it for thanksgiving last year because it was just FI and I. SO GOOD! He keeps begging me to make it again! We didn't need a stand, just propped the bird up with some tin foil and shoved the can up there. And its cheap, too! You can get a suitable bird for about $6 or less.

I also love cheddar-beer dip, though I prefer it with a pale ale.

Sorry, I don't normally post here but cooking and really anything to do with beer is kind of my thing. We homebrew as well.

hmr2001

Beer can chicken and beer-boiled sausages are both really good!  You can soak wood chips with the half a beer can you don't use; it gives it extra smokey-beery flavor.

We always boil our brats in beer first.  Haven't tried it with any other type of sausage.  I put a splash of beer in cut up onions, wrap them in foil, and grill them next to the brats.

I remember seeing a recipe for no-knead bread that uses beer.  You could check thefreshloaf.com and see if there is something like that posted there.

Loopyseven

Beer bread...

3 cups self-rising flour1/2 cup sugar 12 ounces beer2 tablespoons melted butterI love it...

Edited to remove gibberish.

Pirata13

All awesome ideas!  Yum...

I make a beer cheese. Usually I halve this recipe unless I need a lot of it, because it makes tons:

2 blocks lowfat cream cheese
2 8-oz bag cheddar cheese (I use Kraft 2% milk sharp cheddar)
1/2 cup beer

I put the cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on DEFROST for 2 mins at a time until I can stir it (creamy). Add the shredded cheese and cook on HIGH 2 mins at a time until it blends smooth with cream cheese. (If I have to nuke 3rd or 4th time, I do 1 min on HIGH so it doesn't burn).  Once cheeses blended smooth together, add 1/2c beer and mix. (It will curdle a little at first, then blend). Cover and refrigerate at least a couple of hours. Drink remaining beer. Best served with crackers, bread and/or veggies. (Also good on apple slices) A very spreadable cheese.

*Note: this cheese gains flavor over a day or 2. So if making for a party, best to make a day or 2 ahead of time.**

I could eat this EVERY. DAY.

laurenclaire1386

I'm really late on this, but beer battered fish is awesome. Like, traditional British fish and chips. I used this recipe, and it turned out perfect:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/fish-and-chips-recipe/index.html

pooh8402

and a mix of German beers???? cooking with the good beer???? what a waste of good beer. party foul. I use the cheapest nastiest beer possible to cook with and just hold on to the good beer or give it away to friends. that stuff should not be wasted in cooking.

that being said...

beer can chicken

beer battered fish

if yall like to grill/smoke meats, add the beer to whatever sauce or marinade you're using--it makes the meat more tender

if you're roasting meat (either in oven or crock pot), use beer for the juices.

Kati0105

If you like pork chops, FI and I love this recipe:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/My-Kids-Favorite-Pork-Chops/Detail.aspx