Pairings | Boiled bacon and cabbage

Boiled bacon and cabbage with Irish stout

Posted on March 10 2008 at 14:37

With St Patrick’s Day falling on a Monday this year - and in Easter week into the bargain - many are expected to be celebrating this coming Saturday so here’s a reminder of just how great an Irish stout (Guinness or otherwise) is with that classic dish of boiled bacon and cabbage.

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Which wines to drink on St Patrick's Day

Posted on March 16 2023 at 06:28

It’s hard to avoid the obvious on St Paddy’s Day. Guinness, Bailey’s and Irish whiskey are the usual suspects but if none of these appeals here are the sort of wines that will work with classic Irish fare.

Tags: St Patrick's Day Irish whiskey stout Guinness rhubarb bread and butter pudding food:desserts & cakes cheese Irish cheese boiled bacon and cabbage food:pork roast rib of beef beef and Guinness stew beef and Guinness pie Irish stew corned beef and cabbage food:beef & lamb chowder food:soups & starters mussels cockles smoked salmon oysters food:fish & shellfish
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