Pork Stew with Beans (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the main dish
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600g of pork stew meat
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450g of frozen green beans
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5 potatoes ideal for steaming
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100g of diced smoked bacon pieces
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4 spring onions
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A few sprigs of fresh thyme (approx. 3)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Olive oil (only if needed)
# Instructions:
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Peel the potatoes, then cut them into chunky cubes. Trim and slice the spring onions thinly.
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Put the bacon in a large casserole dish (no oil needed). Add the spring onions and sauté everything until lightly browned, stirring often.
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Remove the browned bacon and onions and set them aside. Cook the pork pieces in the same dish, adding a splash of olive oil if the pan looks dry. Let the meat get some color.
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Put the potatoes, bacon, and onions back in the dish. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and the fresh thyme on top. Pour enough water to cover three-quarters of the meat, then simmer everything on low heat for an hour and ten minutes.
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Drop in the frozen green beans and let it all cook for another 30 minutes. Taste and tweak the seasoning if it needs it.
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Once cooked, let the dish cool. Store it in the fridge overnight for better flavor. Gently reheat it on low heat before serving.
# Notes:
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Best if made a day ahead for enhanced taste
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Choose potatoes that won’t fall apart while cooking
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Can be frozen after it’s cooked