Cassoulet with Pork Rind and Herb Bouquet

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A rustic French cassoulet featuring tender pork, bacon, white beans, and aromatic herbs simmered slowly in a heavy casserole for deep flavor. This French recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs dried white beans, bacon, diced, pork rind, cubed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 French cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 1.5 cups dried white beans overnight in cold water. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Preheat a large heavy casserole over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 5 ounces diced bacon; cook until bacon is crisp, about 6 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 ounces cubed pork rind to the bacon fat and brown for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 large quartered yellow onion, and 1 medium sliced carrot. Cook for 5 minutes until fragrant and vegetables start to soften.
  5. Step 5: Add soaked beans, 10 cups chicken stock, 2 bay leaves, and 3 sprigs fresh thyme to the casserole. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Step 6: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently, covered, for 2 to 3 hours until beans are tender and the stew thickens.
  7. Step 7: Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed and enjoy with crusty bread.

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