Country Cassoulet

Name: Country Cassoulet
Ingredients: 1 pound dried great northern beans; 2 uncooked garlic-flavored pork sausage links; 3 bacon strips, diced; 1-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 pound boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1-1/2 cups chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2-1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 pound dried great northern beans
2 uncooked garlic-flavored pork sausage links
3 bacon strips, diced
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Directions

1

Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage links; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add bacon to skillet; cook until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to slow cooker.
3

In bacon drippings, cook pork and lamb until browned on all sides. Place in slow cooker. Stir in beans and remaining ingredients.
4

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beans are tender. Discard cloves and bay leaves. Remove sausage and cut into 1/4-in. slices; return to slow cooker and stir gently.