Cassoulet

• For 6 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 240 minutes
• Cooking time : 120 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• White Beans
  • Dried white beans (soaked overnight) : 2 cups
  • Onion (chopped) : 1 medium-sized
  • Carrot (chopped) : 1 medium-sized
  • Garlic cloves (minced) : 3
  • Bay leaves : 2
  • Fresh thyme sprigs : 3
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1 teaspoon
• Meat
  • Pork shoulder (boneless, cut into chunks) : 1 pound
  • Duck confit : 2 legs
  • Garlic sausage (sliced) : 4 links
• Tomato Sauce
  • Canned crushed tomatoes : 1 cup
  • Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Chicken broth : 1 cup
  • Red wine : 1 cup
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Prepare the Beans
• Soak the dried white beans in water overnight.
• Drain and rinse the beans.
• In a large pot, combine the beans, chopped onion, chopped carrot, minced garlic cloves, bay leaves, fresh thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper.
• Add enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
• Drain the beans and set aside.
• Cook the Meat
• In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
• Add the pork shoulder chunks and cook until browned on all sides.
• Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
• In the same pot, add the sliced garlic sausage and cook until browned.
• Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
• Prepare the Cassoulet
• In the same pot, add the tomato paste and cook for a minute.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, red wine, salt, and black pepper.
• Stir well to combine.
• Return the pork shoulder and garlic sausage to the pot.
• Add the duck confit legs.
• Add the cooked white beans to the pot and stir gently to combine.
• Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
• Bake for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, you can use homemade duck confit instead of store-bought.
• Serve the cassoulet with crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal.

Information

• Cassoulet is a traditional French dish originating from the region of Languedoc.
• It is a hearty and flavorful dish that typically includes white beans, various meats, and a tomato-based sauce.
• The long cooking time allows the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
• Cassoulet is often enjoyed during the colder months as a comforting and satisfying meal.