1 (5 lb.) pork loin roast
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 med. onions, peeled, sliced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (12 oz.) can or bottle Guiness stout or dark beer

Wipe meat with damp cloth. Heat oil in Dutch oven over moderate heat. Brown meat on all sides. Remove to platter. Add onions to pan; saute until tender. Place pork roast in Dutch oven; spoon onions over roast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add beer. Cover; bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce heat to low; cook approximately 2 1/2 hours or until roast is fork-tender. Remove roast to warm platter; thicken pan juices if desired. Slice roast. Serve with applesauce. Makes 5 servings.