Macedonian · North Macedonia
Bean and Pork Casserole with Tomato Paste
A traditional Macedonian baked bean dish with pork, seasoned with paprika and garlic, served with crusty bread.
180 minutes4 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a pot, cook pork shoulder until tender.
- Drain beans and set aside.
- In a baking dish, layer beans and pork.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, onion, and tomato paste, then spread over the layers.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve with crusty bread.
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.
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