French Lentils with Bourbon-Glazed Ham Recipe

Name: French Lentils with Bourbon-Glazed Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups French lentils, rinsed and drained; 2 small carrots, finely diced; 2 medium shallots, finely diced; 2 celery ribs, finely diced; 2 dried bay leaves; 1/4 cup Maker's Mark Bourbon; 6 ounces thick-cut ham, diced; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups French lentils, rinsed and drained
2 small carrots, finely diced
2 medium shallots, finely diced
2 celery ribs, finely diced
2 dried bay leaves
1/4 cup Maker's Mark Bourbon
6 ounces thick-cut ham, diced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, carrots, shallots, celery, and bay leaves.
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Add enough water to cover by 1 inch.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
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Add more water if the mixture is dry before the lentils are tender.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the bourbon to a boil over medium heat.
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Add the ham, honey, and vinegar.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the ham is glazed, about 20 minutes.
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Drain the lentils and transfer to a large bowl.
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Discard the bay leaves.
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Fold in the ham, mustard, and parsley.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups French lentils, rinsed and drained, 2 small carrots, finely diced, 2 medium shallots, finely diced, 2 celery ribs, finely diced, and more.

Yes, French Lentils with Bourbon-Glazed Ham falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

French Lentils with Bourbon-Glazed Ham

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