Hearty French Cassoulet with Duck Confit and Sausage
Savor the rich taste of a classic French cassoulet, simmered to perfection with duck confit and hearty sausages.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Prepping the Beans
- 1
Drain beans
Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
- 2
Combine ingredients
In a large pot, combine the beans, chicken stock, onions, garlic, and thyme.
- 3
Simmer beans
Bring to a simmer and cook until the beans are tender, about 1.5 hours.
Tip: Do not let the beans boil vigorously; they should simmer gently.
Prepping the Meats
- 1
Cook pancetta
In a large skillet, cook diced pancetta until crisp; remove and set aside.
- 2
Brown sausages
In the rendered fat, lightly brown the sausages, then remove and set aside.
- 3
Warm duck confit
In the same skillet, gently warm the duck confit pieces.
How to Make Hearty French Cassoulet with Duck Confit and Sausage
Total time: 6 h · Yields 6 servings
- 1
Assemble cassoulet
Layer half the beans in a large casserole dish, followed by the meats and top with the remaining beans.
- 2
Bake covered
Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 2 hours.
- 3
Add topping & bake uncovered
Mix breadcrumbs with duck fat, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle over the cassoulet, and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
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