Cassoulet

AuthorJulia ForesekCategory, DifficultyIntermediate
Yields6 Servings
 1 lb (450g) dried white beans (Great Northern or Tarbais beans)
 4 duck legs (confit de canard) or 4 chicken thighs
 4 duck legs (confit de canard) or 4 chicken thighs
 1/2 lb (225g) garlic sausages or Toulouse sausages, sliced
 4 slices of bacon, chopped
 1 large onion, chopped
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
 2 cups chicken or beef stock
 1 cup white wine
 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, and bay leaf tied together)
 1-2 cups breadcrumbs
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
1

Prepare the Beans:

Soak the white beans overnight in cold water.
Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a large pot. Cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the beans are just tender, about 45-60 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2

Brown the Meats:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, brown the duck legs or chicken thighs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, brown the pork chunks and sausages. Remove and set aside.

3

Sauté the Vegetables:

In the same pot, cook the bacon until crisp. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until soft.

4

Assemble the Cassoulet:

Add the beans, meats, tomatoes, stock, wine, and bouquet garni to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 2-3 hours, checking occasionally to ensure it doesn't dry out (add more stock or water if necessary).

5

Add Breadcrumbs:

In the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the lid and sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top. Bake uncovered to form a crust.

6

Serve:

Let the cassoulet sit for about 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

 1 lb (450g) dried white beans (Great Northern or Tarbais beans)
 4 duck legs (confit de canard) or 4 chicken thighs
 4 duck legs (confit de canard) or 4 chicken thighs
 1/2 lb (225g) garlic sausages or Toulouse sausages, sliced
 4 slices of bacon, chopped
 1 large onion, chopped
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
 2 cups chicken or beef stock
 1 cup white wine
 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, and bay leaf tied together)
 1-2 cups breadcrumbs
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1

Prepare the Beans:

Soak the white beans overnight in cold water.
Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a large pot. Cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the beans are just tender, about 45-60 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2

Brown the Meats:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, brown the duck legs or chicken thighs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, brown the pork chunks and sausages. Remove and set aside.

3

Sauté the Vegetables:

In the same pot, cook the bacon until crisp. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until soft.

4

Assemble the Cassoulet:

Add the beans, meats, tomatoes, stock, wine, and bouquet garni to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 2-3 hours, checking occasionally to ensure it doesn't dry out (add more stock or water if necessary).

5

Add Breadcrumbs:

In the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the lid and sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top. Bake uncovered to form a crust.

6

Serve:

Let the cassoulet sit for about 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Cassoulet
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