Guernsey Bean Jar

Guernsey Bean Jar

Bean Jar is a local dish of the Channel Island of Guernsey. The traditional Guernsey Bean Jar has been around for centuries, and still proves popular today. It is a cassoulet-type bean dish.

History

Bean Jar has long been a well known part of Guernsey culture. Bakers would allow residents to cook the dish in their ovens overnight, to be eaten at breakfast. This was common practice until the 1920s. The dish is still popular in Guernsey, and served at Lé Viaer Marchi, an annual festival.

Recipes

There are many variations of Bean Jar, as with many traditional recipes. Some recipes use different types of beans and there are also vegetarian versions.

ee also

* Beanpot

External links

[http://www.bbc.co.uk/guernsey/content/articles/2004/07/22/bean_jar_feature.shtml BBC - Guernsey features: Bean Jar]


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