I thought I would try my hand a making a cassoulet. I looked up several recipes and they all called for duck in some form or another. I went out and tried to buy duck legs or breast, but they were nowhere to be found. This is supposed to be peasant food, so the thought of buying a $30 duck to make it did not seem right. I decided to substitute fresh chicken thighs for the duck. I purchased them from from my butcher along with some of his fresh made Italian sausage and the results were excellent. This is a fantastic winter dish and the smell of it cooking will knock you out. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. Chicken Thighs
1 lbs. Mild Italian Sausage
1 1/4 lb. Pork Chops, bone in
1 lbs. Dry White Beans (Navy or other)
28 oz. Can Diced Tomatoes
1/4 c. Diced Onion
1/4 c. Diced Shallots (optional, sub onion instead)
1/2 c. Diced Carrots
1/2 c. Diced Celery
1/2 head Garlic, minced
Low Sodium Chicken Broth
Bunch Fresh Parsley
Bunch Fresh Thyme
Bay Leaf
Salt, Pepper
