Traditional French Cassoulet

Name: Traditional French Cassoulet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 250 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound dried cannellini beans; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; 1 quart homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 3 packets (3/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin, such as Knox (see note); 2 tablespoons duck fat (optional); 8 ounces salt pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 6 to 8 pieces of chicken thighs and drumsticks, or 4 whole chicken leg quarters; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound garlic sausage (2 to 4 links, depending on size); 1 large onion, finely diced (about 1 cup); 1 carrot, unpeeled, cut into 3-inch sections; 2 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch sections; 1 whole head garlic; 4 sprigs parsley; 2 bay leaves; 6 cloves

Prep 10m

Cook 4h

Total 4h 10m

This traditional French cassoulet is a hearty, slow-cooked casserole made with cannellini beans, chicken, pork, and sausage. Flavored with duck fat and aromatic vegetables, this dish is simmered with gelatin until tender and rich. A comforting and satisfying one-pot meal for a cold winter's night.