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

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
Rinse the beans if needed. Dice the onion, garlic, potatoes, and smoked pork.
- 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
Add the smoked pork, beans, potatoes, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil.
- 4
- 5
Remove the lid and simmer for a few more minutes if you want a thicker stew. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- 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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