Hungarian-style lentil ragout with smoked pork collar | Hearty one-pot dish

Rinse the lentils in cold water and drain them. Cut the smoked pork collar and peeled potatoes into approx. 1.5–2 cm cubes. Slice the carrots into rounds, and finely chop the onion and garlic.

Melt the lard in a large pot, add the onion, and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add the diced smoked pork collar and fry for 3-4 minutes until nicely browned.

Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the sweet paprika and finely chopped garlic. Pour in approx. 800 ml of water or vegetable stock, then return to the heat.