Ingredient tip: Faro (hulled spelt berries), an ancient, nutty grain, makes a delicious side dish. Look for it in specialty markets, Italian groceries, and well-stocked bulk bins. Prep tip: No need to remove small herb leaves from stems; they’ll fall off during cooking.
Recipe Yield:
8 servings
Recipe Calories:
214
Recipe Ingredient Details:
4 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups faro (hulled spelt berries), washed
3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Madeira wine
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh marjoram
2 dried bay leaves
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Recipe Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°. Over medium-high heat, sauté pancetta or bacon until crisp in a medium ovenproof saucepan with a lid. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon fat. Reduce heat to medium-low; add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to oven, and bake for 1 1/2 hours, until most of the liquid is absorbed and faro is tender. Remove herb stems and bay leaves before serving.
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