Thick rib with broad beans

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 kg rib(s), thick
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 6 juniper berries
• 6 peppercorns
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 jar beans, thick
• 100 g bacon, fat, smoked
• 2 tbsp flour
• some cream
• savory

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

In a large pot, bring about 2 liters of water to a boil with the bay leaves and garlic cloves (crush lightly), as well as the salt, juniper berries, and peppercorns (pound the berries and seeds in a mortar). Add the thick rib to the boiling water and cook (if using a single piece) for about 1.5 hours. Just before the end of the rib’s cooking time, cut the smoked, fatty bacon into small cubes, melt it in a saucepan, and mix it with the flour. Add the broth from the thick rib until a creamy sauce forms. Refine with cream and season with salt and pepper. Add the broad beans and heat gently. Finally, add the savory. Serve the thick rib with the beans. Boiled potatoes are a good side dish. Tip: Have the butcher cut the thick rib into equal pieces beforehand. This significantly reduces the cooking time.