The process of brining draws salt into the fibers of the meat, fetching the other flavors in the brine as well. The result is piquant, incredibly tender, meat. In this recipe, we’re brining with IPA and savory and sweet ingredients, which makes for a rich, well-rounded flavor. Burrata is a fresh, semisoft Italian cheese that is basically mozzarella pouches filled with cream.
Active preparation time: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Total time: 1 day
Serves: 4
Ale-Brined Lamb
½ cup black peppercorn, whole
5–6 bay leaves, whole
Six-pack (72 oz/2 kg) Troëgs Blizzard of Hops IPA
2 yellow onions, roughly chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
5 cloves garlic, crushed
4 lamb chops
Salt and pepper to taste