Best 8 Green Beans Pears And Ham Germany Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Germany, where flavors dance harmoniously in a medley of green beans, pears, and ham. This delectable dish, known as "Grüne Bohnen, Birnen und Schinken," is a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving for more. From the crispness of the green beans to the sweetness of the pears and the savory smokiness of the ham, each ingredient contributes its unique charm, creating a delightful ensemble that is sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, this recipe is an absolute must-try. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this dish is perfect for any occasion, be it a family dinner, a casual get-together, or an elegant feast. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on a culinary expedition that will transport you to the heart of Germany's culinary heritage.

The article presents three enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of this classic German dish. The first recipe, "Grüne Bohnen, Birnen und Schinken (Green Beans, Pears, and Ham)," serves as the foundation, providing a step-by-step guide to creating this timeless dish. The second recipe, "Grüne Bohnen, Birnen und Schinken Auflauf (Green Beans, Pears, and Ham Casserole)," takes the dish to a whole new level, transforming it into a hearty and comforting casserole that's perfect for chilly evenings. For those seeking a lighter and more refreshing option, the third recipe, "Grüne Bohnen, Birnen und Schinken Salat (Green Beans, Pears, and Ham Salad)," offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that's perfect for a summer picnic or a light lunch.

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GERMAN GREEN BEAN SOUP (GRüNE BOHNENSUPPE)



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This German green bean soup - known as Grüne Bohnensuppe - is deliciously filling. Loaded with vegetables like green beans, carrots, and potatoes - and featuring chunks of ham - this well-spiced soup fills you and warms you on any cold day!

Provided by Recipes From Europe

Categories     Soups + Stews

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds green beans
1 pound potatoes (approximately 4 medium-sized potatoes)
1 large yellow onion
1 small celery root
1 leek
2 medium-sized carrots
5 ounces pancetta bacon (more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon oil
8 cups vegetable broth (approximately)
1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon savory (chopped)
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash the beans, cut off the ends, and then cut them into halves or thirds depending on the size of them.
  • Peel the potatoes, carrots, and celery root. Cut everything into small cubes.
  • Peel the onion and finely chop it.
  • Wash the leek really well (it can be quite dirty) and cut it into rings.
  • Heat one teaspoon of oil in a large pot. Add the pancetta bacon and fry it for a few minutes until the fatty pieces appear cooked. Then add the onions and sauté them until the onions are translucent and the pancetta bacon is slightly brown.
  • Add the vegetables (potatoes, carrots, celery root, green beans, and leek) and sauté them for around 2 minutes as well.
  • Now add enough vegetable broth so that it just covers the contents of the pot. In our case, this is usually around 8 cups of vegetable broth - but it might be more or less in your case depending on the size of your pot and your vegetables.
  • Add the chopped parsley and savory. Give everything a stir.
  • Add the lid to the pot and bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Then turn down the heat and let the soup simmer for around 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 846 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

GREEN BEANS GERMAN STYLE



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My mother-in-law introduced me to this quick down-home dish almost 50 years ago when I was a new bride. The tender green beans are topped with diced bacon and a classic sweet-sour glaze. Guests always ask for the recipe. -Vivian Steers, Central Islip, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion in drippings until tender., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, mustard and water until smooth. Stir into onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar. Add the beans; heat thought. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GREEN BEANS AND HAM



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A one-pot dish of green beans, red new potatoes, onions, and ham steak. My husband loves this and would eat it every night if he could.

Provided by dalzac

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2 pound) ham steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ pounds red new potatoes, halved
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
½ cup butter
water to cover
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ham steak, potatoes, green beans, onion, and butter in a large pot with just enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1553.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

GREEN BEANS, PEARS, AND HAM - GERMANY



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This looked yummy and easy to make. From "The Best Recipes in the World" cookbook. "This is a good recipe to use ordinary ham, as long as it is not too sweet; prosciutto or the like would be overkill".

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories     Pears

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter (or extra virgin olive oil)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 lb ham, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2 -3 large pears, not overly ripe (Bosc is a good choice)
3/4 lb fresh green beans
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Put the butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the ham into 1/2 inch chunks. Add it and raise the heat to high.
  • While the ham cooks- stir it occasionally, but let it brown a bit on the bottom-peel and core the pears and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Lower the heat to medium and add them to the pan; stir occasionally.
  • Trim the beans, cut them into roughly 2-inch lengths, rinse them quickly, and add them to the skillet along with a sprinkling of salt and at least 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook for a minute, then raise the heat to medium-high, add the chicken stock, and stir.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green and semi-tender, the pears are quite tender, and the liquid so reduced that it is essentially a sauce, 10 - 15 minutes. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.5, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 96.5, Sodium 1545.8, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 14, Protein 22.3

COUNTRY GREEN BEANS AND HAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ham shank, cut into 1-inch pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
Salt
3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat, add the oil. Season the ham with black pepper. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the reserved ham and beans back to the pan. Cover the beans completely with water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, partially cover and cook for 2 hours. Remove from the heat and reseason if necessary

GREEN BEANS WITH SMOKED HAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 pound smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and blot dry with paper towels; set aside. (This can be done up to 4 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Add the ham and continue cooking until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and remove from the heat.
  • Add the green beans to the pot and stir until combined and warmed through. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS AND PEARS WITH BACON



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This recipe comes from Hamburg, Germany where it's called 'Bohnen und Birnen mit Speck.' It's a delicious variation of a traditional dish.

Provided by MARILYN PERZIK

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 Bosc pears, cored and cut into quarters
1 quart water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until partially cooked but not brown, 5 to 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
  • Combine the drained bacon, green beans, and pears in a large saucepan; pour enough water over the mixture to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer until cooked and tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan to a serving dish with a slotted spoon, draining excess water. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 442.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES AND HAM



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You can make the ham broth and shred the ham hocks a day ahead. The next day, reheat to simmering, and cook the potatoes and green beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 meaty ham hocks
1 onion, peeled and quartered through root
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 celery stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 jalapeno or serrano chile, intact with a split down 1 side
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 1/2 quarts water
1 pound small red potatoes, halved
2 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed, halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Combine ham hocks, onion, garlic, celery, thyme, bay leaf, chile, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the water in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Transfer ham hocks to a plate. Discard chile, and add potatoes to pot; simmer until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • When ham hocks are cool enough to handle, pull meat off bones (discard bones), shred into bite-size pieces, and return to pot. Add green beans, and return to a simmer. Cover, and cook until beans are just tender, about 8 minutes. Season with pepper. Serve vegetables and meat with a slotted spoon; reserve broth for another use. If storing leftovers, store in broth.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and have no blemishes. Avoid beans that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Blanch the green beans before cooking: Blanching helps to preserve the beans' color and crispness. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use good quality ham: The ham is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality ham that you enjoy the taste of. Look for a ham that is not too salty or smoky.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the ham and pears, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after cooking. The green beans will start to lose their crispness if they are allowed to sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Green beans, pears, and ham is a classic German dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of sweet pears, salty ham, and crisp green beans is a perfect balance of flavors. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.

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