Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAvert BrasserieDuck Cassoulet Recipe

Duck Cassoulet Recipe

Inspired by Avert Brasserie
Time2h 30m
Serves4

duck leg, pork belly, toulouse, cannellini bean

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Ingredients

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Meats

Beans

Vegetables

Herbs & Spices

Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beans

    If using dried cannellini beans, soak them overnight in water. Drain and rinse before using. If using canned beans, simply drain and rinse them.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Finely dice the onion and garlic. Chop the carrots and celery into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Meats

    Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces. Slice the Toulouse sausage into rounds.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Brown the Duck Legs

    In a large cast-iron pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the duck legs skin-side down and brown for about 5-7 minutes. Flip and brown other side for another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  2. 5

    Cook the Meats

    In the same pot, add the pork belly and sausage. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside with the duck legs.

  3. 6

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

  4. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the soaked or canned cannellini beans, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Return the duck legs, pork belly, and sausage to the pot.

  5. 8

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the chicken stock and white wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the duck is tender.

  6. 9

    Serve

    Remove the duck legs, shred the meat off the bones, and return the meat to the pot. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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