French Lentils with Bourbon-Glazed Ham

• 1 1/2 cups French lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2 small carrots, finely diced
• 2 medium shallots, finely diced
• 2 celery ribs, finely diced
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1/4 cup Maker's Mark Bourbon
• 6 ounces thick-cut ham, diced
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. 1.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, carrots, shallots, celery, and bay leaves.
3. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch.
4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
5. Add more water if the mixture is dry before the lentils are tender.
6. 2.
7. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the bourbon to a boil over medium heat.
8. Add the ham, honey, and vinegar.
9. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the ham is glazed, about 20 minutes.
10. 3.
11. Drain the lentils and transfer to a large bowl.
12. Discard the bay leaves.
13. Fold in the ham, mustard, and parsley.
14. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
15. Serve warm.

french lentils, carrots, shallots, celery, bay leaves, bourbon, ham, honey, sherry vinegar, mustard, parsley, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/french-lentils-with-bourbon-glazed-ham.html (may not work)