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Birnen, Bohnen und Speck — traditional dish from Hamburg, Germany
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Nutritional Values

🔥750kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Birnen, Bohnen und Speck

How to order / say it
Say it Birnen, Bohnen und Speck — [BEER-nen, BOHN-en und SPECK]
Order I'd like Birnen, Bohnen und Speck, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne Birnen, Bohnen und Speck, bitte.
Say locally

A hearty regional dish made with pears, green beans, and bacon.

Why try it?

This quintessential combination showcases the harmony of land flavors in Hamburg cuisine. It symbolizes the rural roots and agricultural richness, a tribute to times when homegrown ingredients dominated local tables.

How it tastes

With sweetness from pears, earthy tones from beans, and savory richness from bacon, this dish is a festival of contrasts. Its blend of juicy fruit and salty meat creates a satisfying, rustic taste.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Developed in the 18th century among Hamburg's farming communities, this dish immortalized the tradition of using seasonal local produce. It remained a staple due to its balanced nutrition and gratifying flavors.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g green beans
  • 400 g pears
  • 🥩 150 g bacon
  • 🥕 400 g potatoes
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🌿 10 g parsley

Method

  1. 1 Fry bacon pieces until crisp, reserve fat.
  2. 2 Peel pears and boil with beans until tender.
  3. 3 Add cooked beans and potatoes to bacon fat.
  4. 4 Mix in bacon, pears, and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

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