Fasole cu ciolan
Fasole cu ciolan is a hearty Romanian dish featuring white beans stewed with smoked pork hock, resulting in a rich, smoky, and comforting flavor. It is a traditional meal often enjoyed during colder months and reflects the Romanian rural culinary heritage.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 1 piece (about 500g)
- 1 medium
- 1 medium
- 1
- 2 leaves
- to taste
- to taste
- 2 tablespoons
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Romanian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
This dish has roots in Romanian peasant cuisine, where locally grown beans and preserved pork were staple ingredients, highlighting resourcefulness and the importance of smoking meat for preservation.
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