Cozy Cassoulet
This is a soul-satisfying dish. It is a great remedy for the winter blahhs and perfect for when you feel like entertaining your closest friends. Great with a crusty bread and salad.
Steps
Sort and wash beans.
Place in 8-qt ovenproof dutch oven.
Cover with water 2 inches above beans and let stand 8hrs or overnight.
Drain.
Add 2 1 / 2qt water to beans.
Stir in salt pork , garlic and next five ingredients.
Bring to a boil , cover and cook 2hrs or until beans are tender , adding water if necessary.
Remove and discard salt pork , onion , carrots , celery and bay leaf.
Set aside.
Place chicken in a roasting pan , sprinkle with salt and 2tsp pepper.
Bake at 350 for 2hours or until thermometer reads 180.
Cool completely , reserving 3tbs drippings.
Cut chicken into serving size pieces and set aside.
Cook sausage in skillet over med-high heat until browned.
Remove and set aside.
Add pork chops and cook until browned on both sides.
Remove and set aside , reserving drippings.
Add reserved chicken drippings to drippings in skillet.
Add chopped onion and garlic.
Cook over med-high heat stirring constantly , until tender.
Add wine and cook until reduced by half',.
Ingredients
dried great northern beans, water, salt pork, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, dried thyme, bay leaf, chicken, salt, pepper, smoked sausage, boneless pork chops, dry white wine, diced tomatoes, breadcrumbs, fresh parsley