ReceptnaptárPetit salé aux lentilles (salt pork with lentils)
Petit salé aux lentilles is a simple, filling winter dish from French bistros: salted and smoked pork cooked slowly with lentils and vegetables. It is something like the French cousin of the marriage between Hungarian lentil stew and smoked meat, and is often made with the green lentils of the Puy region.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Put the smoked meat in cold water, bring it to the boil, boil for 5 minutes, then pour off the water (this makes it less salty).
- Cover with fresh cold water, add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and herbs, and cook covered over low heat for 1 hour.
- Rinse the lentils (no soaking needed) and add them to the meat. Cook for another 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender but not falling apart.
- Take out the meat and cut it into thick slices. Remove the bay leaves, thyme and the onion with the cloves.
- Mix a ladleful of lentils with the mustard and stir it back into the pot. This thickens the cooking liquid.
- Spoon the lentils onto plates, lay slices of meat on top and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Tips
- Boiling the meat first and pouring off the water is essential. It takes away much of the salt and smoke flavour.
- Puy lentils keep their shape after cooking. If you use brown lentils, cook them for a shorter time.
- At the end, a spoonful of Dijon mustard and a drop of wine vinegar balance the flavours.
Frequently asked questions
What is petit salé?
Salted or smoked, lightly cured pork (usually belly or shoulder) that is cooked for a long time.
Can it be made ahead?
Yes, it is better the next day. The lentils soak up the liquid, so add a little water when reheating.
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