Kaljamiehenkäristys

Ingredients

• 600 g pork shoulderSubstitute: pork loin
• 330 ml dark beerSubstitute: stout or porter
• 3 large onions
• 200 ml heavy creamSubstitute: oat cream
• 30 g butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flourSubstitute: cornstarch
• 1 tbsp dark syrupSubstitute: molasses
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 0.5 tsp white pepperSubstitute: black pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice pork shoulder into thin strips against the grain and season with salt and white pepper.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a large heavy pan over high heat and sear the pork strips in batches until browned. Set aside.

3. 3

   Reduce heat and add sliced onions to the same pan. Cook slowly for 15 minutes until deeply caramelized and sweet.

4. 4

   Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute to create a roux.

5. 5

   Pour in the dark beer and stir well, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom.

6. 6

   Return the pork to the pan, add dark syrup and soy sauce, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the pork is very tender.

7. 7

   Stir in the cream and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes until the sauce is rich and velvety.

8. 8

   Serve over mashed potatoes or with boiled potatoes and pickled cucumber on the side.