Braised pork chops with lentils

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan160°C/gas 4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over a low heat and fry the onion and 2 garlic for 5 minutes. Add to a flameproof casserole.
2. Heat another 1 tbsp olive oil in the frying pan and brown the pork chops for 2-3 minutes each side. Add the chops to the casserole along with a sprig fresh rosemary and a couple of sprigs fresh thyme and season well.
3. Pour over cider or chicken stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
4. Add the Puy lentils to the casserole and return to the oven, uncovered, to cook for a further 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Season and serve with some chopped fresh parsley and a dollop soured cream.