Barley And Bacon Casserole
["1/2 stick unsalted butter", "1 medium carrot, diced", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 c. pearl barley", "2 c. chicken stock", "salt", "freshly ground black pepper", "1 stalk celery, chopped fine", "6 to 8 strips thick cut lean bacon, broiled or fried"]
["In 12-inch saute pan, melt butter and cook carrot and onion until softened, but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add barley and stir until grain turns golden, about 5 minutes.", "Add warm chicken stock and season to taste with salt and pepper.", "Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.", "The barley should be tender but not mushy.", "Stir in celery and taste for seasoning. Let stand, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve topped with hot bacon. Serves 4 to 6."]
["butter", "carrot", "onion", "pearl barley", "chicken stock", "salt", "freshly ground black pepper", "celery", "lean bacon"]