German Lentil Stew

Method

1. 1
   • bacon 200 g

   Crisp the bacon — Fry the bacon in a pan for 5 minutes until it renders fat and begins to crisp. Transfer to the slow cooker.

   ⏱5 min
2. 2
   • green lentils 300 g
   • carrot 2
   • celery stalk 2
   • onion 1
   • potato 2
   • vegetable stock 1¼ l
   • bay leaf 2

   Fill the slow cooker — Add the lentils, carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, vegetable stock, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

3. 3
   • green lentils 300 g

   Slow-cook until tender — Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until the lentils and vegetables are soft and the stew has thickened.

   ⏱6 hr
4. 4
   • apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp
   • sausage 4
   • salt to taste
   • black pepper to taste

   Add the sausage — Stir in the sliced sausage and cook for a further 10 minutes on high until heated through. Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

   ⏱10 min
5. 5
   • fresh parsley 2 tbsp

   Serve hot — Ladle into bowls and scatter with chopped parsley before serving hot.