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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Haivon Rose
[email protected]I found this cassoulet to be a bit bland. The duck was a bit dry, and the beans were not very flavorful. I would not recommend this recipe.
Arian kisan
[email protected]This cassoulet was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the beans were creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who loves hearty, winter comfort food.
Balaaj Khan
[email protected]I've never made cassoulet before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish turned out great, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nisha Das
[email protected]This cassoulet was absolutely delicious! The duck was cooked perfectly, and the beans were creamy and flavorful. The overall dish was very rich and hearty, and it was perfect for a cold winter night.
Aaa Aa
[email protected]I made this cassoulet for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the tender duck and the flavorful beans. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
MoSad Tolha
[email protected]This cassoulet was a bit too heavy for my taste, but it was still very good. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the beans were creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who loves hearty, winter comfort food.
Kevin Hammond
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of duck, but I really enjoyed this cassoulet. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the beans were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
mizziki timo
[email protected]This cassoulet was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. The dish was absolutely delicious, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
zahid zahid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cassoulet turned out too salty. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Tara M
[email protected]I found this cassoulet to be a bit bland. The duck was a bit dry, and the beans were not very flavorful. I would not recommend this recipe.
Shahe Moustafa
[email protected]This cassoulet was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the beans were creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who loves hearty, winter comfort food.
German Quintana
[email protected]I've never made cassoulet before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish turned out great, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bilal Tariq
[email protected]This cassoulet was everything I hoped it would be. The duck was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the beans were creamy and flavorful. The overall dish was very rich and hearty, and it was perfect for a cold winter night.
Bandana Karki
[email protected]I made this cassoulet for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the tender duck and the flavorful beans. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Mark Boggan
[email protected]This cassoulet was absolutely delicious! The duck was cooked perfectly, and the beans were creamy and flavorful. The overall dish was very rich and hearty, and it was perfect for a special occasion.
Himel Rayhan
[email protected]I love the combination of duck and beans in this cassoulet. The duck is so tender and flavorful, and the beans add a nice heartiness to the dish. I also really appreciate the fact that this recipe is relatively easy to make. It's definitely a dish th
Audu Arekpenoghena
[email protected]This was my first time making cassoulet, and I was really impressed with how it turned out. The duck was perfectly cooked, and the beans were creamy and flavorful. The overall dish was very rich and hearty, and it was perfect for a cold winter night.
Ndinelago Ndeshipewa
[email protected]I've made this cassoulet twice now, and it's quickly become one of my favorite comfort food dishes. The duck confit is so rich and flavorful, and the beans are perfectly creamy. I love serving this dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the
Gabrielle Brown
[email protected]This cassoulet was a huge hit with my family! The duck was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the beans were cooked to perfection. The overall flavor was rich and complex, and the dish was incredibly hearty and satisfying.