"Loved it... even in the summer! Just made it last night as a quick, healthy meal after a weekend of indulging on too much bbq and it fit the bill perfectly. I didn't bother pureeing the beans to save time, and left out the pancetta to keep it meatless, and it was still delicious, especially with a hot, crusty loaf of sourdough bread! I also added ""

"I'm on the fence with this one. I made it for Christmas Eve dinner for some friends. One of my friends said it was the best pork he's ever eaten, and his wife cleaned up her plate before everyone else and went for seconds. I wish I had felt the same. But personally, I was disappointed. I agree with the other reviewer about the smell of the stout and brown sugar. It almost made me sick to my stomach, so by the time we sat down to eat, it was hard to get past that. On a positive note, I really liked the marinade and the slaw. I think the dish is more enjoyable if you're not the one hovering over the stove and inhaling the fumes from the stout as it boils down!