SoupsDifficulty: easy
Petit Salé aux Lentilles (Pork & Lentil Stew)
France's hearty classic: Puy lentils simmered with salt pork and smoked sausage until glossy and thick.
15
Prep Time
70
Cook Time
6
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
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1Blanch the salt pork in boiling water 10 minutes to remove excess salt; drain.
2Soften the onions and carrots in the olive oil, add the pork, lentils and bouquet garni, cover with water.
3Simmer 45 minutes. Add the sausages for the last 15 minutes.
4Check salt only at the end — the pork carries plenty. Serve thick, with crusty bread.
Chef's Tip
- Blanch the salt pork for 10 minutes first — it removes excess brine that would salt the whole pot.
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- Puy lentils hold their skin where regular lentils burst; the stew stays glossy and distinct.
- Salt only at the end: the pork seasons the pot throughout cooking.
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