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It is one of the most famous and traditional stews of Schleswig-Holstein. It represents the perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors in Deutschland.
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Unique to Northern Germany, this dish is frequently consumed, especially during the autumn months in Schleswig-Holstein. The base of the dish relies on slowly boiling smoked bacon, fresh green beans, and firm cooking pears that don't fall apart when cooked.
The unique flavor of the dish emerges from the combination of the savory aroma of the bacon and the natural sweetness of the pears in the broth. To try the original recipe during your trip, you can visit local restaurants marked on the Map.
Ingredients
- 500g green beans
- 4-5 firm cooking pears
- 400g smoked bacon (in one piece)
- 500g potatoes
- Fresh savory (Bohnenkraut)
- Water
Preparation
- Place the bacon whole in a pot, cover with water and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Clean the beans and add them to the pot along with the fresh savory.
- Wash the pears and place them whole with stems on top of the beans.
- Simmer on low heat for another 30-40 minutes until the pears are soft.
- Boil the potatoes in a separate pot. Serve the meat, vegetables, pears, and potatoes together.
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