Seasonal Cassoulet

A slow-cooked French casserole with duck, pork, and beans, simmered with herbs and vegetables.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Duck Legs500Grams
Pork Shoulder500Grams
Smoked Sausage300Grams
White Beans500Grams
Onion2Count
Carrot2Count
Celery Stalk2Count
Garlic4Clove
Tomato Paste2Tbsp
Chicken Broth1Liter
Thyme1Bunch
Bay Leaf2Count
Salt1Tsp
Black Pepper1Tsp
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Breadcrumbs100Grams

Instructions

  1. Soak the white beans in water overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the duck legs and pork shoulder.
  4. Remove the meat and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until soft.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, then add chicken broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add the soaked beans, browned meats, and sausage to the pot.
  7. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 hours.
  8. Remove the lid, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and bake for another 30 minutes until golden.
  9. Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Prep

  • Soak white beans in water overnight.

Kitchen equipment

Large Oven-safe PotBaking Dish