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Jacques Pépin's Pork Neck Stew
Jacques Pépin's Pork Neck Stew
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This comforting Pork Neck Stew from legendary chef Jacques Pépin combines tender Great Northern beans with succulent pork neck bones in a flavorful broth. The one-pot wonder is enriched with leeks, tomatoes, carrots, and plenty of garlic, creating a hearty meal perfect for cold weather. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a rustic, satisfying stew that's both elegant and homey - a true testament to Pépin's mastery of French home cooking.
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Ingredients
12 ounces (about 2 cups) dried Great Northern beans
3 pounds pork neck bones
4 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock, or 1 chicken bouillon cube plus 4 1/2 cups cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 cups sliced (1-inch) cleaned leek (both green and white parts)
2 cups diced (about 1-inch) onions

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2 cups diced (about 1-inch) tomatoes
1 cup diced (about 1-inch) carrots
1/2 cup diced (about 1-inch) celery
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and optional thyme sprig
Tabasco sauce, for serving
Directions
Sort through the beans and toss out any damaged ones or sneaky pebbles that made their way in.
Give the beans a good rinse under cold water and dump them into a large pot.
Add the neck bones, stock or bouillon cube, water, salt, and thyme, then bring it all to a boil, which takes about 12 to 15 minutes.
Cover the pot, turn the heat down to low, and let it gently boil for 1 hour.
While that's happening, get your vegetables ready.
After the neck bones and beans have cooked for their hour, toss in all the remaining ingredients except the parsley and Tabasco sauce, and bring it back to a boil.
Cover and let it simmer very gently for another hour.
If things are looking a bit dry and the beans need more liquid, add about 1/2 cup of water.
The beans should be tender and moist when done, with some liquid still in there.
Serve everything up in bowls and sprinkle with parsley and thyme if you're using them.
Have the Tabasco sauce ready for anyone who wants to add some kick.


NOTE: In the video I saw where he made it:
1) I do not remember him using any stock.
2) He put thyme and bay leaves in it.
3) Boiled for 1 1/4 hour.
4) He put the leek, onions, carrots and celery in for about 1/2 hour more.
5) During that time, he made a persillade with parsley and three cloves of garlic.
6) He also chopped a tomato during that time.
7) Right before removing from the pot, he add the persillade and the tomato.
8) There was no mention of Tabasco, but that sounds good
Servings\Yield
Serves 6-8 people as a hearty main dish
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 6 servings) - Calories: 420; Total Fat: 21g (Saturated Fat: 7g); Cholesterol: 105mg; Sodium: 690mg; Total Carbohydrates: 26g (Dietary Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 5g); Protein: 32g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Jacques Pépin 🔑 Keywords: pork, beans, stew, french
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Jacques Pépin's Pork Neck Stew was added on April 09, 2025 and last updated on April 20, 2025.
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