Lincolnshire sausage & lentil simmer

Lincolnshire sausage & lentil simmer

A one-pot hearty stew to share with friends and family - you can make ahead and freeze it if you prefer

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Takes 40 minutes, plus 45 minutes simmering

Freezable

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large casserole or very large sauté pan with a lid. Add the pancetta and sausages and sizzle for 10 minutes, turning the sausages occasionally until nicely browned and sticky. Scoop the sausages out on to a plate.
  2. Add the onions, carrot and garlic to the pancetta and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions soften. Return the sausages to the pan and add the rosemary, lentils, stock, vinegar and tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer rapidly for 5 minutes, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring every so often until the lentils are tender. (It can now be chilled and frozen for up to 1 month.) Check the seasoning, scatter over the parsley and serve from the pan with a winter leaf salad.

Per serving

640 kcalories, protein 39g, carbohydrate 37g, fat 37 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 6g, salt 4.24 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2003.

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  • Binder photo Vic

    2007-11-04 15:59:57.988481

    Vic rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Works every time - last time I cooked this, I used more celery and less carrot, and added some red wine and Worcestershire sauce to deepen the flavour. Really good with a stack of spinach on the side - wilted or raw.

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  • 2007-12-02 13:47:37.471691

    Lynsey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious

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  • 2008-01-31 21:21:10.092044

    marie rated and commented on this recipe

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    I changed it slightly by adding celery instead of carrot and some red wine. Fantastic

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  • 2008-03-18 09:33:25.638652

    Deekay78 rated and commented on this recipe

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    I changed this by adding chicken thighs instead of sausages and added a drop of white wine to deglaze the pan, was very nice and will make it again.

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  • 2008-06-22 22:17:28.863825

    sarah j rated this recipe

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  • 2008-07-05 21:18:15.143976

    Hanno rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making this again!

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  • 2008-08-27 00:03:49.316137

    Heatherbelle rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is a favourite in our house. It stands up to any number of changes - I frequently make it without the pancetta or bacon, and have used chorizo, and I like to add celery. It works every time.

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  • 2009-02-01 10:12:50.946595

    rebecca rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really enjoyed this dish, deglazed the pan and added celery like the comments suggested above. Great winter warmer!

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  • 2009-02-08 11:29:18.554989

    Belkey rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I remember doing this recipe years ago & have just rediscovered it - an excellent winter warmer. I was scaling it down so instead of using tinned toms, I just put in 2 diced fresh tomatoes.

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  • 2009-11-10 15:48:43.088446

    Suzie rated and commented on this recipe

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    Was given this recipe by a friend a few years ago, and have been making it ever since - was surprised to stumble across it here!! A firm favourite with all the family, and I do love it served with mash, though it's very filling. We halve the recipe for 2 adults and 2 children.

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  • 2009-12-02 17:26:17.741263

    becky rated and commented on this recipe

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    This recipe is fantastic! I used good quality pork sausages as I'm not too keen on Lincolnshire ones. Celery and white wine are good additions as well.

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  • 2009-12-07 13:10:47.886448

    Simon Hutt rated and commented on this recipe

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    Do give this a try - great depth of flavours. Green lentils work well if you have not got any Puy to hand.

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  • 2009-12-21 20:42:44.163729

    Florence rated and commented on this recipe

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    This recipe was fantastic! I used low fat sausages for a healthier option. It was the first time i'd cooked with dark speckled (puy) lentils. Will definitely make this again.

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  • 2010-01-04 16:26:52.263523

    Robbycoolboy rated this recipe

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  • 2010-03-30 17:21:38.198077

    Andy commented on this recipe

    Great recipe. Just did it using chili sausages and chorizo with green lentils, just what I had in the house! Tasted lush though, so will make again

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  • 2010-03-30 17:22:03.042991

    Andy rated this recipe

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  • 2010-04-22 16:42:33.152064

    queera rated and commented on this recipe

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    gorgeous! I make it with veggie sausages and add red wine to deepen the flavour!

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  • 2010-05-29 18:23:43.349805

    Fiona commented on this recipe

    This s a big hit with all the family, so will definitely make it again and again.

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  • 2010-06-19 16:02:01.179778

    Daniela rated and commented on this recipe

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    Lovely dish, i add celery too (but no wine). Great with crusty bread to soak up the juices. My hubby loves it!!! Good to freeze, i always make extra to have a ready meal in the freezer for a busy days...

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  • Binder photo Bev

    2010-06-19 21:45:48.862508

    Bev rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious, added red wine and used smoked streaky bacon instead of pancetta. Even my partner who was dubious about lentils loved it.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Takes 40 minutes, plus 45 minutes simmering

Freezable

Can be made ahead and frozen

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 130g packet cubed pancetta or dried bacon
  • 2 packets Lincolnshire pork , or other good sausages
  • 2 onions , roughly chopped
  • 1 large carrot , chopped into small pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 300g Puy lentils
  • 850ml/1½pts hot chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chopped flatleaf parsley
  • green winter salad with a mustardy dressing, to serve
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Per serving

640 kcalories, protein 39g, carbohydrate 37g, fat 37 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 6g, salt 4.24 g

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