Belgian Pork Braised in Cherry Beer

Throughout Belgium, many dishes are cooked with local beers, of which there are hundreds of varieties. This robust pork stew is simmered in kriek lambic, their famous cherry beer, along with mushrooms, pearl onions, and dried cherries. It’s an inviting way to relax with a homey meal on a chilly evening.

I suggest using pork shoulder or pork butt, as the fat in these tougher, less expensive cuts of meat melts to add a delicious richness to the dish. A tablespoon of cream stirred in j