Blazing, I Mean Braising Pork And Red Lentils
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
- 1 lb pork loin, not tenderloin (diced)
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- cayenne, to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 sprig fresh thyme, you can't use too much
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup dried red lentils
- 1 1/2 cups stock, I prefer beef
- Heat dutch oven and oil. Brown the onion, garlic and pork for 4 minutes, adding both paprikas half way through.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, bring up to a boil, reduce to a very low simmer and cover. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I don't add any, personally).
- Let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This certainly can cook as long as you have the patience for. Check the level of liquid. If you use a tougher cut let it cook until it is falling apart. The lentils should be added the last 20 minutes.
- Uncover pot and cook until thick to your liking (15 more minutes for me). It will thicken slightly off the heat -- I let it rest 10 minutes or so before serving.
- Good garnishes include tomato slices, fresh lime, sour cream (I use #149831) and fresh parsley.
oil, yellow onions, garlic, pork loin, sweet paprika, hot paprika, cayenne, tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard, thyme, bay leaves, red lentils, stock
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blazing-i-mean-braising-pork-and-red-lentils-162739 (may not work)