Farro (aka Emmer) is an old world heirloom grain found in traditional European and Near Eastern dishes (particularly peasant dishes from Tuscany).  Many preparations call for the whole grain farro berries to be soaked ahead of cooking to help tenderize them, but this recipe just simmers them on the stove, making it a very quick and convenient way to enjoy …

with Pancetta and Root Vegetables
 

Ingredients:
3 lbs. farro berries
½ lb. pancetta, cut in ¼ inch cubes
2 onions, quartered
2 stalks celery, 1 inch chop
2 carrots, 1 inch chop
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 beets
3 turnips, 3” diameter or less (or, use 2 larger turnips)
12 cups chicken stock
1. Trim & Clean the beets & turnips. Toss in olive …