VLOGMAS🎄#8 Ragoût campagnard aux lardons

lardons

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides acidity without alcohol.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Cook lardons in a large pot over medium heat until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove lardons and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

Add chopped onions and carrots to the pot; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced potatoes and mushrooms; cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return the lardons to the pot; mix well with the vegetables.

Pour in white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze, cooking until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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