Green Beans, Pears and Bacon (Bohnen, Birnen und Speck)

August 30, 2019

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WEB bohnen-birnen-und-speck 12-17 — Although it more sounds like a German law firm, Bohnen, Birnen und Speck is actually delicious one-pot meal (eintopf) made with green beans, pears and bacon.(Electronic image via https://www.chefkoch.de)

INGREDIENTS
1½ pounds fresh green beans, or two 9 ounce packages of frozen, cut green beans
¾ pound smoked slab bacon, cut in to cubes
1 tablespoon savory or thyme
3 medium potatoes cubed
3 firm pears (not soft) quartered
1 small bullion cube
2 cups of water, salt and pepper to taste
1½ tablespoon cornstarch or flour

PREPARATION

Cut fresh green beans in 1½ to 2 inch pieces, set aside.
In a Dutch oven, cook bacon until fat is rendered out. Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel.
Leave about 2 tablespoon of fat in pan; sauté green beans about 5 minutes.
Add 2 cups of water, bullion cube, savory or thyme and pepper.
Cook 15 minutes, then add cubed potatoes and quartered pears.
Cook 15 to 20 minutes. When tender, thicken with corn starch or flour.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot.

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