SHORTCUT PORK CASSOULET

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Categories     Food Processor     Bean     Pork     Tomato     Bake     Sauté     Casserole/Gratin     Bacon     Sausage     Winter     Potluck     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound dried Great Northern beans
5 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
1 3 1/2-pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound kielbasa, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced peeled carrots
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place beans in large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Cover and soak beans 1 hour. Drain.
  • Return beans to pan. Add enough cold water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until beans are almost tender, about 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 300°F. Cook bacon in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to large bowl. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Increase heat to medium-high. Working in batches, cook pork shoulder and kielbasa in pot until brown, about 8 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer pork and kielbasa to bowl with bacon.
  • Add onions, celery and carrots to pot. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; sauté 1 minute. Mix in broth, tomatoes with juices and tomato paste; bring to boil. Stir in meats from bowl, then drained beans. Return to boil. Cover pot. Transfer to oven; bake until pork is tender, about 1 hour. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer 1 cup beans and vegetables from pot to processor and purée. Return purée to pot. Stir in wine. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cool, then cover and refrigerate. Bring cassoulet to simmer before continuing.)
  • Smooth top of cassoulet. Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan and oil in bowl. Sprinkle half of crumb mixture over cassoulet. Arrange bell pepper atop crumb mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake cassoulet uncovered until pork and beans are very tender and topping is golden and crisp, about 45 minutes.
  • Garnish cassoulet with parsley.

Ramesh Paudel
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Glenn Judd
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients.


Ripesh Gaming YT
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I love that this recipe is made in one pot. It makes cleanup a breeze.


rebeca anabell gonzalez cordonero
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw together, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Manik Ali3325
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were amazing.


Javed Miah
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This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to transport, and it always gets rave reviews.


Md Minar Ali
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of beans or sausage that you like.


Lorraine Meza
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are delicious.


Matthew Hernandez
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd.


Sharon Marshall
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover pork.


Elizabeth Maria
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I love the shortcut method for making this cassoulet. It's so much easier than the traditional method, and the results are just as good.


sohail farooq
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Adeola Adelakin
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I made this dish for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tramikia Pitts
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are spot-on. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping.


natalya
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I've made it for friends and family several times, and they all rave about it.


Keegan Hector
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This is my new favorite comfort food. It's so warm and satisfying, and the flavors are incredible. I highly recommend it.


Oladimeji Adeleke
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This dish was surprisingly easy to make, and the end result was amazing. The pork was fall-apart tender, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jon Neitzke
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I've made this pork cassoulet several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and flavorful, and the leftovers are just as good as the first day.


Chion Vai
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This pork cassoulet was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the meat was tender and juicy. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping.