Recipe

Croatian Bean Stew with Smoked Pork

A simple, hearty bean stew with smoked pork, potatoes, onion, and garlic, simmered until thick and served with bread.

Croatian Bean Stew with Smoked Pork takes about 0 minutes and makes 4 servings. Each serving has — kcal.

Preparation
0 minutes
Cooking
0 minutes
Total time
0 minutes
Servings
4
Croatian Bean Stew with Smoked Pork - finished dish

Ingredients

  • beans400 g
  • Smoked pork (ribs or ham)250 g
  • Onion1
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Potatoes3
  • Lard1 tbsp
  • Baguette or bread4 pcs
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black peppercorns1/2 tsp
  • Paprika1 tsp
  • Water1.5 l

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the beans if needed. Dice the onion, garlic, potatoes, and smoked pork.

  2. 2

    Heat the lard in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Add the garlic and paprika and cook for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the smoked pork, beans, potatoes, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat, cover partly, and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the stew thickens.

  5. 5

    Remove the lid and simmer for a few more minutes if you want a thicker stew. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with bread.

Cooking methods

On the stove

Use a heavy pot over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer covered partly.

On induction

Use an induction-safe pot, sauté on medium, then simmer on low.

Over an open fire

Cook in a pot over steady embers; keep the heat low enough for a gentle simmer.

Recipe questions

How long does this recipe take?
Plan for about 0 minutes from start to finish.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
Can I cook this recipe on induction?
Yes. Use an induction-safe pot, sauté on medium, then simmer on low.
Can I cook this recipe over an open fire?
Yes. Cook in a pot over steady embers; keep the heat low enough for a gentle simmer.

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