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🥣 Smoked Rib Bean Stew – Traditional Serbian Pasulj

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Soups and Stews Balkan RichardObradovic Apr 30, 2025 218
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Description

🍖 A hearty Balkan classic! This slow-cooked white bean stew with smoked ribs is rich, comforting, and full of deep, smoky flavor — perfect for cozy days.

Ingredients

  • 🫘 400g white beans (pre-soaked overnight)
  • 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
  • 🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 🥕 1 carrot, chopped
  • 🌶️ 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 🍖 500g smoked pork ribs (cut into smaller pieces)
  • 🛢️ 2 tbsp sunflower oil or lard
  • 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf
  • 💧 1.5L water
  • Optional thickening (roux):
  • 🛢️ 1 tbsp oil
  • 🌾 1 tbsp flour
  • 🌶️ 1 tsp paprika

Preparation

  • 1. 🫘 Soak beans overnight, rinse and drain before cooking.
  • 2. 🍖 In a large pot, heat oil. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  • 3. 🥕 Add garlic and carrot, stir briefly.
  • 4. 🧂 Add smoked ribs, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well.
  • 5. 💧 Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beans and ribs are tender.
  • 6. 🌾 For thickening: In a small pan, heat oil, add flour, stir until golden, then add paprika and immediately pour into the stew. Mix well.
  • 7. 🍽️ Let simmer another 5–10 minutes. Serve hot with fresh bread or pickled sides.

Total Time

✍️ Prep: 15 minutes 🔥 Cooking: 2 hours ✅ Total: ~2 hours 15 minutes

Nutritional Value

🔥 Calories: ~520 kcal

🥩 Protein: 28g

🧈 Fat: 28g

🍞 Carbs: 30g

🥬 Fiber: 8g

Advice

💡 For an extra smoky kick, add a small piece of smoked bacon or sausage along with the ribs!

Status

Craving something rich and smoky? Try our Traditional Bean Stew with Smoked Ribs — Balkan soul food in a bowl! #GrannyZenRecipes #Pasulj #SmokedMeatLovers

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