Beer Roulade with Speck and Mushrooms

The Beer Roulade with Speck and Mushrooms is a rustic and tasty dish that combines the taste of mushrooms with speck in a cooking process flavored by beer, a beverage that can offer an interesting note to the flavor in cooking.

Ingredients

• 4 thick slices of pork loin
• 8 slices of speck
• 300 g of mushrooms (fresh or frozen)
• 1 onion
• Light beer as needed (enough to moisten the meat)
• Salt and pepper as needed
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• Flour, to dust the meat
• Chopped parsley, to garnish

Preparation

1. Clean the mushrooms if necessary and slice them thinly. Finely chop the onion.
2. Take the slices of pork loin and gently beat them with a meat pounder to make them thinner.
3. Place two slices of speck on each slice of loin, then distribute the sliced mushrooms.
4. Roll up the meat with the speck and mushrooms inside to form the roulades. Tie the roulades with kitchen twine or secure them with toothpicks to maintain their shape.
5. Lightly dust the roulades with flour.
6. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil with a clove of garlic. When the oil is hot, remove the garlic and add the floured roulades. Brown the roulades on all sides to seal the juices.
7. Add the chopped onion to the pan and let it brown.
8. Deglaze the roulades with the light beer, let the alcohol evaporate, then add salt and pepper to taste.
9. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium-low heat until the meat is cooked and the beer has reduced to a sauce.
10. At the end of the cooking, garnish with chopped parsley.

Curiosity

Beer is not just to drink, but is also an excellent ingredient in the kitchen. Its ability to blend flavors and add a unique aroma has made beer a frequent component in many recipes, from baking to sauces and marinades.

I wish you a good appetite and hope that this recipe brings the flavors of Italy to your table!