WHOLE-DUCK CASSOULET
Steps:
- Boil 5 quarts of water and add the beans. Remove from heat and soak for 1 hour. Make a bouquet garni with the parsley stems, thyme, bay leaves and cloves. Add it, along with the bacon, to the beans; bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook, skimming occasionally, until the beans are just tender, 45 to 90 minutes. Taste and adjust. Salt and pepper the lamb. Put 3 tbsp duck fat in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and brown well. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 or 6 minutes; turn off heat. Add the confit and garlic to the pot with the lamb, along with 2 cups stock, tomatoes, garlic and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is very tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Taste and adjust. Discard the bouquet garni. Cut fat from bacon and cut the meat into small pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons reserved duck fat in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage and cook, turning, until well browned; transfer and slice into quarter-inch rounds; don't wash out the pan. Heat the oven to 375. Transfer a layer of beans to a large enameled cast-iron pot with a slotted spoon to leave behind most of the cooking liquid. Layer half of the sausage and bacon on top, then beans, then half the duck-and-lamb; repeat. Put the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, uncovered, then turn off heat. Cover with parsley and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Put the skillet over medium-high heat. When it's hot, cook the duck breasts, skin-side down, until they release easily, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook to rare, 1-2 min. Remove the duck, and pour the drippings over the cassoulet; reduce oven heat to 350. Bake the cassoulet until it's bubbling and crusted around the edges, 30 to 40 min; add a little stock if needed. Slice the duck breasts and transfer them to the pot. Cook until the breasts are medium rare, another 5 minutes or so, then serve.
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Joyce Mubanga
[email protected]This was the best cassoulet I've ever had!
Talha Gujjar
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves duck or cassoulet.
Don Hopkins
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing.
Sa Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was so delicious and comforting. I will definitely be making it again.
JEON NONA
[email protected]The crispy duck skin was my favorite part of this dish.
Azhar Rehmam
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses duck instead of chicken. It gives the dish a more unique flavor.
Ismael Ibrahim
[email protected]This was my first time making cassoulet and I was really happy with how it turned out. The flavors were rich and complex.
SUBRATA CHANDRA BORMON
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Monica Henning
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was amazing!
Jennifer Washington
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy duck skin.
Charles Plunkett
[email protected]This duck cassoulet was a hit! The duck meat was tender and flavorful, and the beans were creamy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.