As this excerpted (with permission) recipe demonstrates, Jackie Dodd’s The Craft Beer Bites Cookbook is a celebration of beer and the people who make it. It’s about the communities we build in our taprooms, the parties we host to share our beer, and the beer lovers who become our most trusted friends. Food is obviously a big part of this, and food that complements the brew is an important part of showcasing the flavors in a new way. Don’t underestimate the power of perfect bite with the perfect pint!
Yield: 24 tarts
½ cup (118 ml) vinegar
2 tsp sugar
3 tsp salt, divided
½ cup (118 ml) stout plus 24 fl oz (710 ml), divided
1 cup sliced red onions
2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
½ cup chopped shallots
1 lb (454 g) country-style pork ribs
1 tsp black pepper
½ cup (118 ml) hoisin sauce
1 sheet puff pastry
¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
2 Tbs chopped green onions