| Southern Lentils Provencal
1/2 pound of dried lentils
2 1/2 pints of boiling water
1/2 pound of lean salt pork, sliced
1/2 bay leaf, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon of bacon drippings
salt to taste
Coarse ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, optional
Wash the lentils and soak for 2 or 3 hours in cold water to cover ( or use the quick cooking kind). IN a deep heavy pot, put the boiling water, sliced salt pork, bay leaf, and garlic. Cook slowly for 10 minutes. Sauté the onion in the bacon drippings or in butter in a small pan until soft. Add to the salt pork mixture. Drain the lentils well and add. Season to taste with a little salt and coarse ground pepper. Simmer, uncovered for about 1 1/2 hours or until the lentils are soft. Taste and correct the seasonings. Stir in the lemon juice, if desired. Serve with the salt pork slices on top. Serves 4 |
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