Lentils with string sausages

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 300 g lentils
• 2 liters of carbonated mineral water, for soaking
• 4 pairs of sausages (string sausages, Wienerle)
• Broth, granulated, to taste
• 1 piece(s) smoked bacon (bunches)
• Flour, for the roux
• Margarine, for the roux
• Vinegar, as needed and to taste
• Sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Rest period approx. 1 day; Total time approx. 1 day 10 minutes

Traditional dish from Swabia

Soak the lentils in one liter of mineral water the day before cooking. This prevents them from taking too long to cook and also prevents other side effects. On the day of cooking, drain the lentils, place them in a pressure cooker, and add the other liter of mineral water. You should always use as much water for cooking as you used for soaking. Add the smoked buns and let everything simmer in the pressure cooker for 10-15 minutes. Then remove the buns. Make a classic roux and let it brown. Add to the lentils until the desired consistency is achieved. Season with granulated stock, vinegar, and sugar. Let the sausages simmer in hot water for about 15 minutes and then serve with the lentils. If you like, you can also serve the buns on the side. So simple and yet so delicious! The best way to serve them is with homemade spaetzle. There are some great recipes for these in the database.