Croatian Bean Stew With Smoked Pork Ribs Recipe

Name: Croatian Bean Stew With Smoked Pork Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups pinto beans; 1 bay leaf; 1 9/16 pounds pork ribs smoked; 1/2 cup celery root cleaned; 1 parsley root cleaned; 1 carrot trimmed; 1 red pepper cleaned; 2 chili peppers small, cleaned; 2 tomatoes seedless; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 13/16 cup onions chopped; 2 cloves garlic chopped; 4 1/4 cups water; 1/4 cup tomato puree; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups pinto beans
1 bay leaf
1 9/16 pounds pork ribs smoked
1/2 cup celery root cleaned
1 parsley root cleaned
1 carrot trimmed
1 red pepper cleaned
2 chili peppers small, cleaned
2 tomatoes seedless
1 tablespoon olive oil
13/16 cup onions chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
4 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

1
Cook beans together with a bay leaf in unsalted water for 10 minutes. Bring to the boil; reduce the flame, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Drain but keep half a cup of the cooking water.
2
In the meantime, in a separate pot, cook the ribs in a lot of water. Drain when done (the meat is flaky and comes off the bone easily).
3
Chop in blender celery, parsley, and a carrot. Add red pepper, chili pepper and tomatoes, pulse.
4
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil, then add chopped vegetables. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
5
Pour the water over vegetables, stir, and season with salt and bring to the boil. Reduce the flame, cook for another 10 minutes.
6
Add tomato puree, water from cooking beans and beans, stir and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
7
Serve with smoked ribs and a thick slice of crusty bread. If you wish, you may add some red wine vinegar.

670

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups pinto beans, 1 bay leaf, 1 9/16 pounds pork ribs smoked, 1/2 cup celery root cleaned, and more.

Yes, Croatian Bean Stew With Smoked Pork Ribs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Croatian Bean Stew With Smoked Pork Ribs

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Variations & substitutions

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