Cassoulet Reeshod

By UncleDick

Classic French Dish made simple and cooked for up to 4 hours. Makes the house smell wonderful and will delight your family and/or friends!

Ingredients

• 1 Lb Dried White Beans. (Navy or Great Northern)
• 1 Lb Ham Hock or Smoked Shank
• 1 Lb Italian Sausage Links or other sausage.
• 4-6 Chicken Legs or Thighs, (can use Duck, Duck Confit, or other Fowl for classic touch)
• 2 Med. Onions chopped
• 4 Cloves Garlic pressed
• 3 Peeled and Quartered Tomatoes
• 2 lg Carrots Sliced
• Bouquet Garni (I used Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano and Parsley)
• Kosher Salt and Peppercorns (15)

Preparation

Step 1

Cover beans, garlic and onion in enough water to cook and provide a thick soup base.
Add Ham Hocks, Tomatoes, Salt and Peppercorns.
Simmer 2 hours covered.

Add Meat and Carrots.
Place bouquet garni on top.
Bake at 350 deg. uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.
Serve with Small Salad and French Bread, and of course, a nice Red Wine!