Lentils And Bacon

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups lentils, washed and cleaned
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 lb thick slab bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 in cubes
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine lentils,water and bacon in a large heavy saucepan .
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  3. 3
    Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add potatoes and continue to cook until lentils are tender about 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir in vinegar and sugar.
  6. 6
    Taste and add salt if needed.
  7. 7
    Place in serving dish and keep warm.
  8. 8
    Melt butter in skillet ;saute onions and parsley over medium heat until onions are transparent.
  9. 9
    Spoon over lentils.
  10. 10
    Serve hot.

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