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! ✨ Try this dish at home and bring a taste of Northern Germany to your kitchen: https://cooking-the-world.com/birnen-bohnen-und-speck-recipe/ 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 👉 If you enjoy traditional recipes from around the world, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more culinary adventures! Guten Appetit! ★ Support me on ko-fi ★ ko-fi.com/cookingtheworld ★ Book Food Tour in Frankfurt ★ https://food-tours-frankfurt.com ★ My favorite German kitchen tools ★ https://cooking-the-world.com/kitchen-tools/ ★ Let’s stay in touch ★ Never miss a recipe! Cooking Blog newsletter: http://lp.cooking-the-world.com/subscribe Cooking Blog: http://cooking-the-world.com Travel Blog: https://local-food-advice.com Subscribe to our Channel: http://bit.ly/cookingtheworldyoutube