5 different ways to enjoy Irish stout on St. Patrick's Day

A cool, perfectly poured glass is one way to go — but you could also use it to make ribs, cake or ice cream . . . we'll leave it up to you.

By Heather MacMullin

March 16, 2016

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5 different ways to enjoy Irish stout on St. Patrick's Day

Stout-braised beef stew.

5 ways with Irish stout

Make sticky, saucy ribs

If you haven't pulled out the grill just yet, never fear. We have an oven-cooked version of these beer-braised ribs that you can make instead. Get the recipe.

Photo, John Cullen

Use it in a chocolate cake

This moist and fudgy cake uses a whole cup of Guinness in the batter. (And did we mention it's unbelievably good?) Get the recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Make Irish stew

There are two tricks for a tender stew. First, buy meat with generous marbling (tiny bits of fat between the muscle fibres). Second, cook it over low heat for several hours. Go full Irish: Add oat risotto and emerald greens on the side. Get the recipe.

Stout-braised Irish stew, oat risotto and emerald isle greens

Photo, Sian Richards.

Turn it into a cocktail

Take Ireland’s famous brew and turn it into a wickedly bittersweet stout cocktail, called a Black and Black. (The secret ingredient? Sweet blackcurrant concentrate.) Get the recipe.

Photo, John Cullen.

Turn it into ice cream

If you're a fan of creative flavours, this 3-ingredient recipe is for you. Kitchen tip: Remember is to give yourself a 6-hour head start so fully chills in time for dessert. Get the recipe.