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Macedonian Bean Soup with Pork

Name: Macedonian Bean Soup with Pork
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 500g white beans, soaked overnight; 200g pork, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; Water as needed

A variation of Tavče Gravče with added pork for extra flavor, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of North Macedonia.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Drain and rinse soaked beans, then cook in water until tender.
In a large pot, heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add pork and cook until browned.
Add tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add cooked beans and enough water to cover, simmer for 20 minutes.
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
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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