Best 8 Slow Cooker Pork Cassoulet Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary journey with our delectable Slow Cooker Pork Cassoulet recipe. This classic French dish, originating from the Occitanie region, is a symphony of succulent pork, tender beans, and aromatic vegetables, all slow-cooked to perfection in a rich broth. Embark on a taste adventure with our diverse collection of recipes, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, each promising a unique and memorable cassoulet experience.

Discover the classic Slow Cooker Pork Cassoulet, featuring tender pork shoulder braised in a flavorful broth with white beans, carrots, celery, and garlic. For a vegetarian delight, try our hearty Slow Cooker Vegetarian Cassoulet, brimming with a medley of beans, vegetables, and a rich tomato broth. Experience a taste of the sea with our Slow Cooker Seafood Cassoulet, where succulent shrimp, mussels, and cod are nestled amidst tender beans and aromatic broth.

Transport your taste buds to Italy with our Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Cassoulet, a delightful fusion of Italian sausage, cannellini beans, and a medley of vegetables. Craving a smoky twist? Our Slow Cooker Smoked Pork Cassoulet infuses the dish with a tantalizing smokiness, thanks to the addition of smoked pork hocks and a hint of paprika. And for a modern take on this classic, explore our Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Cassoulet, where tender chicken mingles with chipotle peppers and black beans, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish.

No matter your preference, our collection of Slow Cooker Pork Cassoulet recipes promises a culinary adventure that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to savor the comforting goodness of this French masterpiece, made easy and convenient with the help of your slow cooker.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER PORK CASSOULET



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Looking for a slow cooked dinner? Pork and beans come together in this hearty French cassoulet - made using Muir Glen® tomatoes and Progresso® chicken broth.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 slices bacon
2 pork tenderloins (1 lb each), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cans (15.5 oz each) navy beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Crumble bacon; place in slow cooker. Heat drippings over medium-high heat. Add the pork slices; cook 4 minutes, turning once, until browned. Place pork in slow cooker. In same skillet, cook onions and garlic over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. In slow cooker, stir onion mixture, beans, tomatoes, broth, wine, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, 2 teaspoons of the thyme, the salt and pepper.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours. In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; cook until browned. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon thyme. Uncover slow cooker; stir in vinegar. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over cassoulet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 56 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1250 mg

SLOW-COOKER PORK CASSOULET



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Impress your friends and family with our mouthwatering Slow-Cooker Pork Cassoulet. This hearty stew is made with pork shoulder, sausage, bacon and beans.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Beans

Time 7h45m

Yield 6 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
1/2 lb. Italian sausage, crumbled
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. herbes de Provence
2 cans (15.5 oz. each) great Northern beans, rinsed
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except beans, bacon and cheese in slow cooker; cover with lid. Cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).
  • Add beans to ingredients in slow cooker; cook, covered, on HIGH 15 min. or until heated through. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp; drain.
  • Crumble bacon; sprinkle over ingredients in slow cooker along with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 29 g

SLOW-COOKER CASSOULET



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Many look down their noses at the slow cooker, but it's perfect for some dishes. Stews, for one. This sausage, duck and white bean stew is rich and hearty, and you can leave the dish wholly unattended for five to seven hours as it cooks. Brown the meat before you put it in the pot or not.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 5h

Yield At least 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound dried small white beans, like pea or navy
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, plus 1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium-large onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 cups cored and chopped tomatoes, with their juice (canned are fine)
3 or 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 pound slab bacon or salt pork, in 1 piece
4 sweet Italian sausages, about 3/4 pound
1 pound boneless pork shoulder
2 duck legs
Chicken, beef or vegetable stock, or water, or a mixture, as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup plain bread crumbs, optional
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine beans, crushed garlic, onion, carrots, tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves and meats in a slow cooker, and turn heat to high. (If you like, brown sausage and duck legs in a skillet before adding.) Add stock or water to cover by 2 inches. Cover and cook until beans and meats are tender, 5 to 6 hours on high heat, 7 hours or more on low.
  • When done, add salt and pepper to taste, along with minced garlic. If you like, remove cassoulet from slow cooker, and place in a deep casserole; cover with bread crumbs and roast at 400 degrees until bread crumbs brown, about 15 minutes. Garnish and serve.

EASY AND DELICIOUS SLOW COOKER CASSOULET



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I am married to a chef, but I can't cook. So I make a lot of food in my slow cooker when it's my night to cook. We love France and French cooking, and this recipe is a wonderfully simple, elegant cassoulet that even I can make and he loves. Wonderful for cold nights and dinner parties. Double the recipe for leftovers - it melds overnight very well.

Provided by smart cookie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 4h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices turkey bacon
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
¼ pound fully-cooked smoked sausage, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup tomato paste
3 (15 ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp and brown, turning often, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; crumble when cool. Set bacon aside.
  • Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, sausage, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper; cook until chicken pieces are browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a slow cooker and stir in crumbled turkey bacon, great Northern beans, and diced tomatoes. Cover the cooker, set on Low, and cook until cassoulet is thickened and the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 641.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SLOW COOKER CASSOULET WITH CRUMB TOPPING



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Classically inspired, this dish is loaded with chicken thighs, pork and smoked sausage. Tomatoes, beans and wine round out the hearty French stew, and bread crumbs thicken it slightly. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
8 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 cans (15 ounces each ) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread crumbs in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered until crumbs are lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 8-12 minutes. Set aside., Combine the remaining ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, about 7 hours. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Top individual servings with remaining bread crumbs. If desired, sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

PORK CASSOULET



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Perfect for using up stray bits and pieces from the fridge, this pork and bean stew is rich, warming and cheap to prepare

Provided by Jack Monroe

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tbsp fat (lard if you're budgeting, goose or duck fat if you're not)
350g assorted pork , diced (a mixture of bacon, sausage and diced pork works well)
1 large onion , halved and sliced
10 fat garlic cloves , peeled
1 carrot , thinly sliced
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
600ml stock
1 tbsp tomato purée
2 rosemary stalks, leaves picked and chopped
handful of parsley , finely chopped
400g can haricot or cannellini beans , drained
few tbsp fresh or dried breadcrumbs
drizzle of oil , whatever you have
crusty bread , to serve
green vegetables , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Put a large ovenproof pan (with a tight-fitting lid) on a high heat. Add your fat and diced meat, cook for a few mins to seal the edges, giving it a quick stir to cook evenly. Reduce the heat to low, add the sliced onion, whole garlic cloves, carrot and fennel seeds, and cook gently to soften the veg for a few mins.
  • Pour over the red wine vinegar, scraping any meaty bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the stock, tomato purée, and half the rosemary and parsley. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins, then season, cover with a lid and put into the oven for 2 hrs, removing the lid for the final hour of cooking. Stir occasionally and add the beans with 30 mins to go.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and heat the grill. Scatter the top with the remaining herbs and breadcrumbs, drizzle a little oil over the top, and return to the oven for 5-10 mins, until the breadcrumbs are golden. Serve with crusty bread and green veg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

CASSOULET



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This slow-cooked casserole of white beans and several kinds of meat has long been considered the pinnacle of regional French home cooking. It takes planning (you'll need to find all the ingredients), time and a good deal of culinary stamina. But the voluptuous mix of aromatic beans surrounding rich chunks of duck confit, sausages, roasted pork and lamb and a crisp salt pork crust is well worth the effort. Serve this with a green salad. It doesn't need any other accompaniment, and you wouldn't have room for it, anyway. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

2 1/2 pounds bone-in pork stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 1/2 pounds bone-in lamb stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
9 garlic cloves, peeled, plus 3 grated or minced garlic cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf, torn into pieces
2 sprigs rosemary, torn into pieces
2 sprigs thyme, torn into pieces
1/2 cup/4 ounces duck fat, melted (or goose fat or lard, or a combination)
1 pound dried Tarbais, flageolet, lingot, Great Northern or cannellini beans
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 bouquet garni (3 sprigs Italian parsley, 3 sprigs thyme and 1 bay leaf, tied with kitchen string; see Techniques)
1 stalk celery, halved
1 large carrot, halved
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 whole clove
1/2 white onion, cut stem to root end
8 ounces fully cooked French garlic sausage or kielbasa, skin removed and cut into chunks
8 ounces salt pork
1/4 cup duck fat (or goose fat, lard, a combination or olive oil), more as needed
1 pound fresh pork sausage, pricked all over with a fork
1 1/2 large onions, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
9 garlic cloves, peeled
3 cups tomato purée, from fresh or canned tomatoes
Kosher salt, to taste
4 legs duck confit, bought or homemade (see Techniques)
1 1/2 cups panko, or other plain, dried bread crumbs

Steps:

  • The night before cooking, marinate the meat and soak the beans. For meat: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except fat and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight. For beans: In a large bowl, combine beans, 1 teaspoon salt and enough cold water to cover by 4 inches. Cover and let sit overnight.
  • The next day, roast the meat: Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pour fat over meat in the bowl and toss to coat. Spread meat in one even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, leaving space between each piece to encourage browning (use two pans if necessary). Top meat with any fat left in bowl. Roast until browned, about 1 hour, then turn pieces, cover with foil, and continue to roast until soft, another 1 1/2 hours. Remove meat from baking sheet, then scrape up all browned bits stuck to the pan. Reserve fat and browned bits.
  • Meanwhile, cook the beans: Drain beans, add them to a large stockpot and cover with 2 inches water. Add bouquet garni, celery, carrot, 2 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons salt and the pepper. Stick whole clove into the folds of the onion half and add that as well. Bring to a boil and then simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until beans are cooked through, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, adding garlic sausage after 30 minutes. When beans are cooked, remove bouquet garni and aromatics, including vegetables. Reserving cooking liquid, drain the beans and sausage.
  • While beans are cooking, bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add salt pork. Simmer for 30 minutes, remove and let cool. Cut off skin, then slice pork into very thin pieces and reserve.
  • Heat a very large skillet (at least 12 inches) over medium heat and add a drizzle of duck or other fat. Add fresh pork sausages and cook until well browned on all sides, about 20 minutes. Remove to a plate and reserve, leaving any sausage fat in skillet.
  • In same skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup of the reserved fat and the browned bits from the roasted meat. Add diced onions, carrots and celery, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add 9 whole garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, another 2 to 4 minutes. Add tomato purée, season with salt to taste, and simmer until thickened to a saucelike consistency, 5 to 10 minutes, if necessary. Add cooked beans and stir to combine. Remove from heat and reserve.
  • Assemble the cassoulet: Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large Dutch oven, lay salt pork pieces in an even layer to cover the bottom of the pot. Add a scant third of the bean and garlic sausage mixture, spreading evenly. Top with half of the roasted meat pieces, 2 pork sausages and 2 duck legs. Add another scant third of the bean mixture, and top with remaining meat, sausages and duck legs. Top with remaining beans, spreading them to the edges and covering all meat. Pour reserved bean liquid along the edges of the pot, until liquid comes up to the top layer of beans but does not cover. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and drizzle with 1/4 cup duck fat.
  • Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Use a large spoon to lightly crack the crust; the bean liquid will bubble up. Use the spoon to drizzle the bean liquid all over the top of the crust. Return to oven and bake 1 hour more, cracking the crust and drizzling with the bean liquid every 20 minutes, until the crust is well browned and liquid is bubbling. (The total baking time should be 1 1/2 hours.) Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then serve.

SLOW COOKER CASSOULET



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This recipe is a combination of the best bits of a few cassoulet recipes I've tried before. The simple combination of flavors in this dish becomes positively transcendent after a day of simmering. Serve this super-easy dish whenever true comfort food is called for!

Provided by velorutionista

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 links andouille sausages, diced
2 teaspoons olive oil (if needed)
1 medium onion, diced
3 -4 large carrots, sliced diagonally
2 celery ribs, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 (14 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup vegetable stock
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)

Steps:

  • Saute sausage in large skillet over medium heat till browned. Remove with slotted spoon.
  • Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to sausage drippings and saute till onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes, adding olive oil if needed to prevent sticking. Add thyme, rosemary, and sage and saute till fragrant, a minute or two.
  • Combine onion mixture, sausage, beans, tomatoes, and stock in 3.5 quart (or larger) slow cooker. Cover and cook 8 hours on LOW.
  • Just before serving, combine melted butter, parmesan, and bread crumbs, stirring till well coated. Sprinkle crumb mixture over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.1, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1026.1, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 9.5, Protein 27.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cassoulet will be. Look for fresh, flavorful vegetables, and high-quality pork and sausage.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: The pork and vegetables need room to cook evenly. If the slow cooker is too crowded, the food will steam instead of browning.
  • Brown the meat and vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker: This step helps to develop flavor and color. If you don't have time to brown the meat and vegetables, you can skip this step, but the cassoulet will not be as flavorful.
  • Use a combination of beans: This gives the cassoulet a more complex flavor and texture. You can use any type of beans you like, but white beans, navy beans, and kidney beans are all good choices.
  • Season the cassoulet well: Cassoulet is a hearty dish, so don't be afraid to use plenty of salt, pepper, and other spices. Bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary are all classic cassoulet seasonings.
  • Let the cassoulet cook for at least 8 hours: This gives the flavors time to develop and the beans time to soften. You can cook the cassoulet for longer if you like, but 8 hours is the minimum amount of time needed.
  • Serve the cassoulet hot: Cassoulet is best served hot with a side of bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker pork cassoulet is a delicious, hearty, and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious meal that your family and friends will love.

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