Blazing I Mean Braising Pork And Red Lentils Recipes

BLAZING, I MEAN BRAISING PORK AND RED LENTILS

Steps:

• 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.

SLOW COOKER PORK AND RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Season pork with 1/4 tsp of the salt and pepper.
• Add the cabbage to a 6 qt slow cooker.
• Top with potatoes; spread apple cubes on top in an even layer.
• Add pork.
• In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, wine, sugar, caraway seeds and allspice.
• Pour around meat.
• Cover and cook on hight heat for 4 1/2 hours or on low heat for 7 hours.
• Uncover cooker and transfer pork to a cutting board.
• Cover loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes.
• Season cabbage mixture with remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
• Transfer potatoes and cabbage mixture to a platter. Cut pork into thick slices; spread on top of cabbage.
• Serve warm, drizzle with cooking liquid.

MASOOR DAAL - INDIAN RED LENTILS

Steps:

• Wash the lentils well, and then put them into a sauce pan. Add 4 - 6 cups of salted water to cover the lentils.
• Bring lentils to a boil then reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer until they are soft. Keep the water level above the lentils.
• While the lentils are simmering, grind the spices together then toast them over low heat in a dry sauté pan until you have released their aromas. Set spices aside.
• Using the same sauté pan, heat ghee or oil over low to medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they are soft. Add garlic, sauté another 3-4 minutes. Do not burn the onions or garlic. Add spice mixture; continue to cook for 2 minutes.
• Once the lentils have become soft, add them and their cooking liquid to the onion and spice mixture (add more water or broth if lentil are too thick). Stir and scrape up any bit from the bottom. Stir in lemon juice, adjust salt and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
• Just before serving add yogurt and heat through. Serve with a wheat flat bread such as roti.

REALLY EASY BACON AND RED ONION LENTILS

Steps:

• Fry the bacon and red onions in olive oil for about five minutes until the onion has become soft.
• Add the lentils to the pan and warm through.

CURRIED RED LENTILS

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.
• Add lentils and enough water to cover to a saucepan and simmer until the lentils are tender (about 30 minutes).
• Add water if necessary.
• While the lentils are cooking, caramelize the onions in the vegetable oil in a large skillet.
• Combine the curry paste, spices, garlic and ginger in a bowl.
• Mix well.
• When the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the pan.
• Cook over a high heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomat puree and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Cook the curry base until the lentils are ready.
• When the lentils are tender, drain off any exceess water and add the lentils to the curry mixture.
• Combine thoroughly and serve immediately.

BRAISED LENTILS WITH GARLIC SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat in large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven. Slice onion into quarters; cut quarters crosswise into 1-inch chunks. Add onion, celery and garlic to pan; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Do not let vegetables brown (lower heat if necessary).
• Add sausage, lentils, thyme and enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
• Season with vinegar and additional salt and pepper. Discard thyme. Stir in the parsley. Serve warm, with mustard alongside.

SAVORY RED LENTILS

Steps:

• Saute chopped onion and garlic for several.
• minutes.
• Rinse red lentils, and add with the rest of the ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and cook for 5 minutes more. Add more water if needed.

CHICKEN WITH RED LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until softened.
• Add the lentils and stock and bring to a boil.
• Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
• Stir through the lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
• While lentils are cooking, season the chicken with cumin.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan and spray with cooking oil spray.
• Cook chicken until cooked through.
• Serve over lentils.
• Lamb or fish fillets can be exchanged for chicken in this recipe.