INGREDIENTS
1
smoked skin-on 1 -pound 1 1/2-2-inch-thick piece smoked skin-on slab Bacon
12 oz
Kielbasa sausage or other smoked garlic sausage, good-quality
1
Bay leaf
3
Carrots, medium
2
Celery stalks
1 tbsp
Chives, fresh
1 tbsp
Flat-leaf parsley
2 cups
French green lentils
3
Garlic cloves, large
2
Onions, medium
2 tsp
Sage, fresh
2 tsp
Thyme, fresh
1
Dijon mustard
2
Cloves, whole
1
Kosher salt
1
Of cayenne pepper
2 tbsp
Olive oil
4 cups
Breadcrumbs made from
1/4 cup
Butter, unsalted
Cornichons (optional)