Braised Green Lentils

• 2 oz Pancetta or Bacon
• 12 oz Green Lentils
• 1 T Olive Oil
• 3 T Chopped Fresh Rosemary
• 1 Red Onion or 2 Shallots, finely chopped
• 2 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 Pints Chicken Stock
• 2 T Olive Oil
• 1/2 T Red Wine Vinegar
• Salt and fresh ground pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 300.
2. Slice the pancetta or bacon crosswise into fat matchsticks. Give the lentils a quick wash. Using a thick-bottomed pan heat 1 T olive oil and add the pancetta/bacon. Fry until it is slightly colored. Add the rosemary, onion and garlic. Cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the lentils and cook for about 1 minute. Add the stock, put the lid on and bring to a boil. Transfer to the oven for 1 hour, stirring occasionally until tender.
3. Add 2 T olive oil, the red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/-braised-green-lentils-52625941 (may not work)