17 Recipes Infused With the Quintessential Irish Stout
Photo by Emma Fishman
St. Patrick's Day

17 Recipes Infused With the Quintessential Irish Stout

While some might choose to chug-a-lug green beer come St. Patrick's Day, we tend to prefer the dark stuff. Guinness is creamy and malty and while it's good for drinking straight from the tap, its texture and toasty character make it a natural for working into other kitchen tasks from savory to sweet.
  • A slice of chocolate stout cake on a dessert plate with a fork.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart
    1/15

    Chocolate Stout Cake

    Forget milk—Guinness is the perfect pairing for this cake. Serve glasses of the same brew used in the batter of this moist and rich two-tier dessert.

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  • Photo by Emma Fishman
    2/15

    Black Velvet

    The creamy mouthfeel and dark fruit flavors of Guinness play surprisingly well with dry, bubbly champagne in a 1:1 ratio for the ultimate St. Paddy's day celebratory cocktail.

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  • Chris Gentile
    3/15

    Guinness-Glazed Lamb Chops

    The spicy–sweet glaze for these succulent chops is infused with coriander and black peppercorns. We won't judge if you drizzle the remaining syrup over vanilla ice cream for dessert.

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  • Heather Tyree
    4/15

    The Stout Diplomat

    Dark rum adds caramel notes to a glass of Guinness while the natural salinity of sherry heightens the beer's fruity notes. Serve it with a big slice of chocolate cake.

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  • Hans Gissenger
    5/15

    Malt-Beer-Brined Turkey with Malt Glaze

    Guinness goes into the brine of this malt syrup-shellacked bird, infusing it with its toasty warm aroma and natural sugars. To drive the point home, swap out any wine in your gravy recipe for more Guinness.

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    6/15

    Chocolate Stout Cake

    Boozy Guinness-soaked prunes stud this rich chocolate bundt. And while it may not be the Shannon, a river of sweet Guinness crème anglaise on the bottom is a decidedly good substitute.

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    7/15

    Leg of Lamb "Black and Tan"

    Guinness and its sister beer Harp Lager add dimension to a mustardy sauce for this grill-roasted lamb. Don't have a grill? The lamb can be roasted in a 350º oven until cooked to your liking.

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  • Photo by Romulo Yanes
    8/15

    Stout-Braised Short Ribs

    Want to get a jumpstart on the leprechauns? These short ribs can easily be made several days before the 17th. Serve over smashed potatoes for an authentic Irish feast.

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