Partridge with Lentils

• 2 partridges
• salt and freshly-ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter

Clean and prepare partridges in the usual way; then sprinkle cavities with a little salt and freshly-ground pepper and sauté the birds in a fire-proof casserole in butter and oil with diced fat salt pork, sliced onion and carrots. When birds are golden on all sides, add dry white wine and cook until wine is reduced by half. Add chicken stock and season to taste with salt and freshly-ground blac