Village cassoulet

Preparation stepsTotal time: 2 hr

1. 1

   Beans45 min

   

   Soak the beans the day before, then cook them for 45 minutes with the bouquet garni. Count the time from when you start, and only move on once you get the result described. Amounts for this step: 400 g white beans; Bouquet garni.

2. 2

   Meats8 min

   

   Brown the sausages and pork belly. Count the time from when you start, and only move on once you get the result described. Amounts for this step: 4 sausages; 300 g pork belly.

3. 3

   Assemble7 min

   

   Onion, tomatoes, beans and meats in a Dutch oven. Count the time from when you start, and only move on once you get the result described. Amounts for this step: 400 g white beans; 1 onion; 1 can of tomatoes.

4. 4

   Simmer1 hr

   

   1 hour over low heat. The cassoulet should be creamy, not dry. The liquid should simmer, not boil. Stay close for the first few minutes to set the heat, then check that nothing sticks to the bottom.