Birnen, Bohnen und Speck (Pears, Beans & Bacon): Traditional North German One- Pot Stew

Sweet pears, fresh green beans, and smoky bacon – Birnen, Bohnen, und Speck is a beloved Northern German comfort dish that’s rustic, hearty, and surprisingly delicious! 🇩🇪

In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to cook this traditional recipe: from making the smoky bacon broth to simmering the beans and pears for that perfect sweet-and-savoury balance. Served with boiled potatoes, it’s the ultimate cosy meal!

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00:00 Introduction
00:21 Ingredients
00:33 Step 1: Peel and cut the onions
00:45 Step 2: Melt butter, add onions and bacon
00:57 Step 3: Add water
01:08 Step 3: Add pepper corns and bay leaf
01:19 Step 4: Cut the pears
01:31 Step 5: Add the beans
01:42 Step 6: Add the pears
02:11 Step 7: Add savoury, salt and pepper
02:25 Step 8: Cook for 10 minutes
02:49 Step 9: Correct the seasoning
03:00 Step 10: Thicken the dish
03:12 Serving Ideas

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