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St. Patrick’s Day is a feast with deep cultural and religious roots. Like many other holidays, secular culture has taken it for a ride. Green beer and green beads does not an Irish make.

But who doesn’t want an excuse to cook, pour a Guinness, and transport to those verdant fields atop rocky cliffs. Sláinte!

Come along as we begin with a few Irish Texan connections. Careful, don’t finish your Jameson too quickly. We still have the main course — an authentic recipe from Chef Mike Morphew, M.C.F.A.

Irish Texans: Quick Facts to Share Around the Table

The Irish were among some of the early settlers in Texas, including Austin’s Old Three Hundred.  In fact, so many settled in central San Antonio, the area was referred to as Irish Flats. The towns of San Patricio and Refugio were settled in the early 1800’s by predominantly Irish.  In fact, in true Irish fashion, they were established on Saint Patrick’s Day – March 17th, 1836.

The Irish fought for Texas freedom – eleven died at the battle of the Alamo and fourteen were counted being massacred at Goliad with Colonial Fannin.  A full one seventh of Houston’s army that fought in the Battle of San Jacinto were Irish. Harry McArdle, Irish painter, created portraits of Sam Houston, Jefferson Davis and battle scenes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. The Texas State Capitol displays his work.

Other nineteenth century notables are Peter Gallagher, a Texas Ranger and organizer of Pecos County, Samuel McKinney – president of Austin College and John Mallet, first chairman of the University of Texas faculty. Texas remains home to many family lineages who emigrated from Ireland after their “American Wake”. Y’all should google that.

Now, for the experience we are thrilled to share with you. We know international treasures are hiding in plain sight among small town Texas. We love nothing more than to find the people and places that make us the best place in the world to be. This time, we went back to La Grange in Le Petite Gourmet’s kitchen. Why? Well, to learn from a Chef who cooked for the Queen of England, of course.

Recipe

La Grange is where we found Chef Mike Morphew, M.C.F.A., a UK native who knows and loves Irish pub food. So, how did he get to Texas?  He married a Texan, of course! The pull of the Lone Star State is strong.

Texicureans were treated to a cooking session with Chef Morphew. The star of the show that Chef Mike prepared was Loin of Pork Stuffed with Leeks and Fresh Sage, smothered in a Guinness Reduction. Doesn’t the name just make you hungry?

Staying true to his motto that the fewer ingredients in a recipe, the better, the pork loin only uses 5 ingredients, and makes a fabulous presentation with the Guinness Reduction.

The starter to this creation was Curried Parsnip Soup.  Colcannon Potatoes and Cabbage with Caraway and Butter served as sides to the main event.  A desert of Apple and Mixed Berry Crumble with Custard Sauce topped off the evening.

We are grateful Chef Morphew now calls Texas home and was willing to share his time with Texicureans.  With him, he brings a long list of accomplishments that formed his immense knowledge of the culinary arts. He has worked for European hotels and instructed culinary schools. But his personal crowning achievement is working in the royal kitchen and preparing meals for the Royal family.

Texicureans invite you to don your green, invite some friends or family over, and share a simple to prepare Irish Pub meal. The recipes and full video “how to” for the Loin of Pork Stuffed with Leeks and Fresh Sage can be found at www.texicureans.com. There, you can join our recipe club for weekly updates.

Roasted Pork Loin with Sage and Leeks, Smothered in a Guinness Reduction

A True Irish Pub Main Course
3.79 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Pound Boneless Pork Loin
  • 1 bunch Fresh sage leaves
  • 2 Leeks washed, shredded, cooked in butter until tender
  • 1 cup Pork trimmings diced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 Medium onion chopped fine
  • 1 cup Guinness beer
  • 1 pack brown gravy diluted
  • 1 pint chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Trim the pork loin and keep trimmings
  • Make an incision along the side to create a pocket
  • Rub the pork with salt and pepper
  • Put the pork trimmings in a processor with chopped sage and egg white and puree well, add the leek and salt and pepper, plus a little nutmeg, stuff this inside the pork loin and tie up, stab with a knife an insert sage leaves in the incisions
  • Place into a roasting tray and drizzle with oil.
  • Roast in an oven at 375 till cooked approx. 1.5 hours
  • Take out and rest the pork
  • Add the chopped onion to a pan with a little butter, cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add a little sage and the Guinness and reduce, add a splash of red wine and the stock
  • Reduce and then thicken with the gravy mix, season with salt and pepper
  • Slice and serve topped with Guiness reduction.

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Keyword Irish Pub Food, Irish meal, St Patrick's Day meal,

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