**Tantalizing Cassoulet: A Culinary Journey Through French Tradition**
Cassoulet, a hearty and flavorful French casserole, has captivated taste buds for centuries with its unique blend of beans, meat, and aromatic herbs. Originating in the southwestern region of France, this classic dish showcases the culinary artistry of the region, combining humble ingredients into a symphony of flavors. Our collection of crock-pot cassoulet recipes offers a diverse exploration of this beloved dish, ranging from traditional to contemporary interpretations. Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Cassoulet Toulousain, where tender white beans, succulent meats, and a medley of vegetables come together in a savory broth. Experience the smoky and spicy notes of Cassoulet au Confit de Canard, where duck confit adds a layer of depth and complexity to the dish. For a vegetarian twist, try our hearty Cassoulet aux Lentilles, where lentils replace the meat, creating a satisfying and protein-packed meal. Each recipe provides detailed instructions, ensuring that home cooks of all skill levels can recreate this French classic in their own kitchens. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey through the heart of France with our collection of delectable crock-pot cassoulet recipes.
CROCK POT CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CASSOULET
This is a hearty stew of white beans, chicken and sausage. This recipe was developed for a 3 quart crock pot. If you use a larger one, you will need to double the ingredients. Serve with cornbread, green onion fans and a side salad.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Stew
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the beans, tomato juice, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and spices.
- Cut the sausages in half lengthwise and slice, stir into beans.
- Place the frozen chicken thighs on top of the bean mixture.
- Cover; cook on low-heat for 8 to 10 hours.
- Remove bay leaves, stir, adjust seasonings as desired and serve.
CROCK POT CASSOULET
Here is a pared down version of this comfort food classic. It's still delicious and ideal for serving a crowd or as the centerpiece of a buffet party. Use a large minimum 6 quart slow cooker.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Stew
Time 15h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- FOR THE CASSOULET: In slow cooker stoneware, combine ham hock and beans.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring, until softened. Add rosemary and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer mixture to slow cooker stoneware. Add chicken stock to cover beans. Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours, until beans are tender. It would be better to do this the night before.
- In a bowl, combine salt, garlic, peppercorns and thyme. Rub mixture into pork. Place pork in a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F On a plate, combine cinnamon, allspice and cloves. Roll lamb shanks in mixture and place, narrow end up, on a broiling pan. Scrape excess salt from the marinated pork shoulder and place on same broiling pan. Roast in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Remove Ham hock from beans. Remove tough skin and shred meat. Discard skin and bone. Cover and refrigerate meat. Stir tomato paste and bay leaves into bean mixture.
- Cut roasted pork into 1 inch squares and add along with lamb shanks to bean mixture. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours. Remove lamb shanks from mixture and scrape meat from bones. Discard bones and return meat to beans. Stir in kielbasa and reserved meat from ham hock. (See Tips) Transfer mixture to baking dishes, if necessary.
- BREAD CRUMB TOPPING: Preheat oven to 350°F In a bowl, combine ingredients. Sprinkle over cassoulet and bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- TIPS: Using the slow cooker to make cassoulet makes it a manageable project. Cook the beans and marinate the pork overnight. The next morning, continue cooking as directed.
- This is a large quantity of cassoulet, and when the sausage and ham meat is added, it may not fit comfortably in the slow cooker stoneware. I have a gargantuan baking dish, Mexican in origin, that I use for the final assembly You may need to transfer the bean mixture to two large baking dishes before adding the bread crumb topping. If you are serving this as a dinner dish and have enough pottery, consider spooning the cassoulet into individual serving size ovenproof tureens. Add the topping and bake as directed.
- MAKE AHEAD: This dish can be partially prepared the night before it is cooked. Complete Steps 1 and 3, cooking beans overnight. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, continue cooking as directed. Serves 12.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 619, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 1219.1, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 38.3
CROCK POT CHICKEN, SMOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE CASSOULET
Make and share this Crock Pot Chicken, Smoked Turkey Sausage Cassoulet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by June Langton
Categories Chicken
Time 8h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken, leek, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Top with beans and sausage.
- Add white wine.
- Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve with crusty french bread.
- Delicious.
CROCK POT VEGAN BEAN CASSOULET
This recipe is adapted from magpie diner's recipe #373286, created as a crock pot recipe for the French Love Affair Challenge in ZWT8. All of magpie diner's lovely flavors come through here, but in a 'fix it in the morning and forget it 'til the evening' meal!
Provided by loof751
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Slice the onions, about 1/4" thick. Chop the carrots, celery, and potatoes into 1/2" pieces. Slice the garlic.
- Put the onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic and beans into the crock pot and stir to combine. Add herbes de provence, salt, pepper, and bay leaf and stir again.
- Pour tomatoes (undrained) and broth over the veggies in the pot.
- To make the bread crumb topping - combine olive oil, bread, parsley and garlic in a food processor; puree on high until finely crumbled. Sprinkle half of the bread crumbs on top of the crock pot mixture.
- Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours.
- Just before serving, saute remaining bread crumbs in a dry skillet until lightly toasted. Stir the cassoulet, then top with the toasted bread crumbs.
DUCK CASSOULET (CROCK POT)
Make and share this Duck Cassoulet (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Stew
Time 6h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the sliced sausage over medium heat.
- Insert whole cloves into onion. Roll bacon up, and tie with a string. Tie together parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
- In a large slow cooker, place soaked beans, sausage, bacon, onion studded with cloves, fresh herbs, bay leaf, carrots, minced garlic, and duck.
- Add enough water to cover the other ingredients. Cook for 1 hour on HIGH. Reduce heat to LOW, and continue cooking for 6 to 8 hours.
- Remove onion, bacon, and herbs. Stir in chopped tomatoes. Continue cooking for 1/2 hour. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.1, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 619.5, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 25.1
CROCK POT SALT COD CASSOULET
This is a staple in Mediterranean diets. The flavorful cod marries perfectly with the seasoned beans. Serve with a simple green salad, crusty bread and cold white wine for a delicious meal.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 28m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse cod well under cold running water. Cut into five or six pieces and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, changing the water several times, until fish is softened and there is no trace of salt.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring, until softened. Add garlic, rosemary, salt and peppercorns and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer mixture to slow cooker stoneware. Add cooked beans, vegetable stock or chicken stock and white wine and stir well. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
- Drain cod. In a heavy pot with a lid, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add lemon juice and bay leaf. Add cod and cook until water almost reaches a simmer (it should not boil). Cover and remove from heat. Let fish stand for 15 minutes, until it flakes easily. Using a slotted spoon, lift out cod. Remove any skin, bones or dark pieces and flake cod into small pieces.
- Add cod and cream to slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 1 hour, until mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve piping hot. Serves 6 to 8.
- TIP: Salt cod is easy to cook, although it requires a long period of soaking with several changes of water. Planning ahead and cooking the dried beans in conjunction with soaking the fish can make this a relatively time efficient recipe.
- MAKE AHEAD: You can soak and cook the beans for this recipe while the cod is de-salting. Soak the beans for at least 8 hours, then cook overnight in the slow cooker. In the morning, continue with step 2.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.6, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 169.3, Sodium 5750.5, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 18.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 64.6
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cassoulet will be. Use fresh, seasonal vegetables and high-quality meat.
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Brown the meat and vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker: This will help to develop their flavor.
- Use a variety of beans: This will give the cassoulet a more complex flavor and texture.
- Add plenty of herbs and spices: This will help to give the cassoulet a rich, flavorful broth.
- Cook the cassoulet on low heat for at least 8 hours: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the cassoulet with a crusty bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Cassoulet is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you are looking for a traditional French cassoulet or a more modern take on the dish, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.
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