Duck Cassoulet

A hearty blend of Duck Confit, Duck Bacon, pancetta and sausage over flageolet beans with a lot of onions and garlic. A duck classic creates easy preparation at home. This recipe is great for a holiday meal or special occasion!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup diced pancetta
  • 6 thyme sprigs
  • 1 lb. Flageolet beans or great northern beans, soaked and rinsed
  • 1/2 lb. French style or andouille sausage
  • 1 Quart chicken broth (or duck stock)
  • 1 large head of garlic, peeled into pieces
  • 1 large white onion
  • 2 Tbsp. Duck Fat
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • Bread crumbs as needed
  • Kosher Salt as needed

Direction

  • Melt Duck Fat in large pan on medium heat. Add diced onion and pancetta and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add in chicken stock, beans, salt and thyme and simmer for 45 minutes. Add Garlic and simmer for 15 more minutes. Remove thyme sprigs.
  • While beans simmer, slice sausage at an angle in 1/2” pieces. Quickly sear pieces on a pan for 2-3 minutes.
  • Dice bacon into small cubes.
  • Place mixture into large casserole dish and place nestle in sausage, bacon and duck confit legs.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Place cassoulet in bowl after cooling, then top with parsley and breadcrumbs and serve.