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In honor of the rise of craft beer in America, F&W spotlights our best beer-friendly recipes below. All the dishes pair perfectly with beer, and some use beer in the recipe.

Brazilian Beer-Marinated Chicken
Beer Pairing: Dark American stout: Samuel Adams Cream Stout

Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Beer Pairing: Crisp, light lager: Red Stripe

Summer Shack Corn Dogs
Beer Pairing: Classic, brisk American lager: Yuengling Lager

Batter-Fried Cod with Minted Pea Purée
Beer Pairing: Zesty, citrusy witbier: Hoegaarden

Beer-Braised Chicken Stew with Fava Beans and Peas
Beer Pairing: Caramel-inflected, Belgian-style ale: Goose Island Pere Jacques

Mark Bittman’s Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Beer Pairing: Malty English pale ale: Old Speckled Hen

Lemongrass-Barbecued Pork with Rice Vermicelli Salad
Beer Pairing: Lightly bitter, focused Pilsner: Pilsner Urquell

Barbecued Brisket Sandwiches with Firecracker Sauce
Beer Pairing: Smoky double-bock beer: Ayinger Celebrator

Beer Can Chicken
Beer Pairing: American craft-brew pale ale (in cans): Butternuts PorkSlap Pale Ale

Flatiron Steak Salad with Thai Dressing
Beer Pairing: Smooth Belgian beer: Brouwerij Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet

Broiled Bacon-Basted Salmon with Mushroom-Oyster Sauce
Beer Pairing: Malty, full-bodied brown ale: Abita Turbodog

Pork Scallopine with Spicy Cherry Pepper Sauce
Beer Pairing: Medium-bodied, lightly spicy American lager: Smuttynose Portsmouth

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Beer Pairing: Hoppy, fresh India Pale Ale: Stone I.P.A.

Chinese-Style Ribs with Guava Barbecue Sauce
Beer Pairing: Fruity, peppery Belgian ale: Orval

Cheddar-Polenta Biscuits with Ham Salad
Beer Pairing: Rich, nutty, English brown ale: Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale

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