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Jersey Bean Crock with Smoked Bacon
A hearty and comforting Jersey bean stew with smoked bacon, perfect as a starter.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Calories
425 kcal
Difficulty
Easy
Equipment
1 item
Cost
£1.01/serving
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Ingredients
Servings
4
1cupDried haricot beans(soaked overnight)
£0.40
4slicesSmoked bacon(diced)
£1.20
1mediumOnion(diced)
£0.30
1mediumCarrot(diced)
£0.15
1stalkCelery stalk(diced)
£0.20
2clovesGarlic(minced)
£0.10
4cupsChicken broth(low sodium)
£1.00
1Bay leaf
£0.10
1sprigFresh thyme
£0.25
0.5teaspoonSalt(or to taste)
£0.01
0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(or to taste)
£0.02
2tablespoonsFresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
£0.30
Total Cost
£4.03
£1.01 per serving
Instructions
- 1.Drain the soaked haricot beans and rinse them thoroughly.
- 2.In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pot.
- 3.Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4.Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5.Add the drained haricot beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme sprig to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
- 6.Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7.Stir in the cooked bacon. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (350g)
425 kcal / 1778 kJ
Carbs
45g
17% of RDA
Fat
15g
21% of RDA
Protein
30g
60% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
15 g
50% of RDA
Sugar
5 g
6% of RDA
Sodium
1200 mg
52% of RDA
Saturated Fat
6 g
30% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
You can add other vegetables to the stew, such as potatoes, leeks, or turnips.
The bean crock can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will meld together even more overnight.
Cooking Equipment
Large pot or Dutch oven
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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40 minutes
4 servings
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