Ingredients

3/4 lb boneless pork shoulder or other pork meat
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp olive oil
2.5 cups beef or vegetable broth or 2.5 cups water and 1 tsp beef or vegetable bouillon granules
1 14.5oz can tomatoes with juice, chopped
4 med carrots and/or parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
3/4 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1.5 tsp dried rosemary, crushed or 3 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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Lentil and Pork Cassoulet

Time: 25 minutes prep, 240 minutes cook

Servings: 4

Trim fat from meat. Cut into 3/4 in cubes. Cook meat, onion and garlic in hot oil in a large non-stick skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender.
Transfer to a 3-7 qt slow cooker. Add water or bouillon, tomatoes and juice, carrots, parsnips, celery, lentils, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 10 hrs or on high for 5 hours.
Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if available.
Serve with crusty artisan bread, brown rice, or mashed potatoes.

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This is delicious French style stew. It is also easy to make and our kids love it!