Fugly Lentils And Drunken Pig Recipe

Name: Fugly Lentils And Drunken Pig
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the drunken pig; 3 or 4 meaty fresh pork hocks, unsmoked and about 4 inches long. The closer to the ham end the better. Really, make sure they are meaty it is where the pork for the dish is coming from; 10 ounces unsmoked slab bacon, in one piece; 1 leek, trimmed cut in half lengthwise; 1 onion quartered; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 celery stalks, rinsed and cut into chunks; 1 head of garlic, halved; 2 thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons whole black pepper corns; pinch of ground cloves; 3 parsley sprigs; 2 cups dry white wine; 1 cinnamon stick 3 inches long; for the fugly lentils; Meat from the hocks and the bacon; strained stock from above; 2 onions, trimmed peeled and cut into quarters; 8 carrots, decent sized, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths; 14 cloves of garlic, peeled, trust me later you will think this isn't near enough; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon rosemary, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon thyme, minced; 1 1/4 cups Lentils du Puy; kosher salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon armagnac; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Try this homemade Fugly Lentils And Drunken Pig recipe the whole family will love. Made with pork hocks, bacon, lengthwise and onion. Easy step-by-step …

This Fugly Lentils And Drunken Pig relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as for the drunken pig, onion quartered, head of garlic, halved and thyme sprigs. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1268 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

For the drunken pig
3 or 4 meaty fresh pork hocks, unsmoked and about 4 inches long. The closer to the ham end the better. Really, make sure they are meaty it is where the pork for the dish is coming from
10 ounces unsmoked slab bacon, in one piece
1 leek, trimmed cut in half lengthwise
1 onion quartered
1 carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
2 celery stalks, rinsed and cut into chunks
1 head of garlic, halved
2 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons whole black pepper corns
pinch of ground cloves
3 parsley sprigs
2 cups dry white wine
1 cinnamon stick 3 inches long
for the fugly lentils
Meat from the hocks and the bacon
strained stock from above
2 onions, trimmed peeled and cut into quarters
8 carrots, decent sized, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths
14 cloves of garlic, peeled, trust me later you will think this isn't near enough
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon thyme, minced
1 1/4 cups Lentils du Puy
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon armagnac
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, very finely minced
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley minced

1
To make the stock turn the oven to 325 degrees. Place all the stock ingredients into a large enameled cast iron pot with a lid. Make sure it is going to fit comfortably. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil on the stove top and skim any foam that rises.
2
Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the oven. Take a 2 hour and 45 minute break to do what ever you want. I generally play with the kids at this point or run errands or whatever.
3
Make sure the hocks are pull apart tender. If not cook them a little longer. When they are done pull the hocks and bacon and set them on a tray. Strain and drain the stock into a clean bowl, degrease and reserve the broth. Clean out the pot and put it back on the stove over medium high heat.
4
Add a few glugs of olive oil and then toss in the carrots and the onions. Sear them until they begin to take on color.
5
Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, tomato sauce, 3 cups of stock and the tomato paste.
6
Season the broth with black pepper and add the lentils. Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer them for 40 minutes checking to make sure they aren't boiling or that the lentils haven't drank all the broth and adding broth if necessary. Lentil like all beans vary in cooking times depending on age, moisture content etc so times may vary. You want these to be tender but not mush so you will need to give them a taste.
7
Meanwhile make the seasoning sauce. Combine the minced garlic, parsley and red wine vinegar and season it with salt and pepper. Stir in the olive oil.
8
At the end of 40 minutes check to make sure the lentils are tender. If not simmer them another fifteen minutes or so. Stir in the armagnac and add the reserved pork that you picked from the bones and add it to the lentils. Cut the bacon into equal portions and add it too. Season the pot with salt and black pepper and taste. Cover and warm the pork through. Serve with the sauce on the side.

1268

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 33 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the drunken pig, 3 or 4 meaty fresh pork hocks, unsmoked and about 4 inches long. The closer to the ham end the better. Really, make sure they are meaty it is where the pork for the dish is coming from, 10 ounces unsmoked slab bacon, in one piece, 1 leek, trimmed cut in half lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Fugly Lentils And Drunken Pig falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1268 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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