Seasonal Cassoulet
A slow-cooked French casserole with duck, pork, and beans, simmered with herbs and vegetables.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Legs | 500 | Grams |
| Pork Shoulder | 500 | Grams |
| Smoked Sausage | 300 | Grams |
| White Beans | 500 | Grams |
| Onion | 2 | Count |
| Carrot | 2 | Count |
| Celery Stalk | 2 | Count |
| Garlic | 4 | Clove |
| Tomato Paste | 2 | Tbsp |
| Chicken Broth | 1 | Liter |
| Thyme | 1 | Bunch |
| Bay Leaf | 2 | Count |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Breadcrumbs | 100 | Grams |
Instructions
- Soak the white beans in water overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the duck legs and pork shoulder.
- Remove the meat and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste, then add chicken broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Add the soaked beans, browned meats, and sausage to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 hours.
- Remove the lid, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and bake for another 30 minutes until golden.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Prep
- Soak white beans in water overnight.
Kitchen equipment
Large Oven-safe PotBaking Dish
