Preheat a heavy based frying pan over medium high heat.
Add a little poultry fat or oil and fry the bacon until crispy
then set to one side.
In the same pan-fry the sausages for 5 to 6 minutes, turning
frequently on all sides until golden brown.
METHOD FOR THE LENTILS:
In a heavy based casserole, soften the onion, garlic and
carrots in the schmaltz for 5 minutes over a medium heat.
Next, add vinegar and tomato puree then reduce to a glaze
before adding the stock and cooked, drained lentils, bring to a
simmer and thicken with the corn flour mix.
Fold through the peppers, parsley and sausages, season to taste
with salt & pepper and gently simmer for final couple of
minutes.
to serve:
Serve piping hot with the crisp bacon, crusty baguette and a
dollop of mustard.