Braised Meal in a Dutch Bowl
A hearty, comforting meal cooked to perfection in a Dutch oven. This recipe combines tender meal with the sweetness of caramelized shallots.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds meal
- ●2 shallotssliced
- ●1 dutch oven
- ●6 slices crisp lardons or bacon
- ●1 bowllarge
- ●2 cups water
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
1. Heat the lardons or bacon in the Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove the cooked lardons or bacon from the pot, leaving the grease behind.
- 2
2. Add the sliced shallots to the pot and cook until they're softened and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- 3
3. Add the meal to the pot and cook until it's browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
4. Add the water, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 5
5. Braise the meal in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until it's tender.
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6. Serve the meal hot, garnished with the crispy lardons or bacon.