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Birnen, Bohnen und Speck

Birnen, Bohnen und Speck/BEER-nen BOH-nen oont SHPEK/
Also known as: Pears, Beans and Bacon
Birnen, Bohnen und Speck
About this dish

A comforting North German dish of pears, green beans, and smoked bacon simmered together.

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Ingredients
🍐4 firm pears, peeled and halved
🫘500g green beans, trimmed
🥓200g smoked bacon, cubed
🥔4 potatoes, peeled
Method
Serves 2
1
Simmer the smoked bacon in water until it starts to soften.
2
Add the green beans and potatoes and continue cooking.
3
Add the pear halves on top and cover.
4
Simmer gently until the pears are tender but still holding their shape.
5
Serve everything together in a bowl with the cooking broth.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Birnen, bohnen und speck is a traditional dish from northern Germany, pairing sweet pears with savory beans and bacon.

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