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Top view of Cassoulet with fresh parsley sprigs in a terra cotta serving bowl with fresh bread slices on the side.
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French Slow Cooker Cassoulet Recipe

Enjoy a rustic Slow Cooker Cassoulet, inspired by French Provencal cuisine. Dating back to the 14th century, this easy crockpot dish with pork, sausages, vegetables, and white beans promises delicious flavors, perfect for warming on chilly days.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 419kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 4 lb pork tenderloin or pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon chopped into ½ inch strips
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs de Provence or dried thyme
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 6 garlic cloves whole
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
  • 3 cans white beans like Great Northern or other small white beans, drained
  • 1 15-ounce canned diced tomatoes drained
  • 6 Italian-style sausage links or preferred smoked sausage, halved on the diagonal
  • Sliced baguette brushed with olive oil and toasted in the oven

Instructions

Browning

  • Season the pork generously with salt and pepper and cut into 8 pieces. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the bacon and cook until crisp on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels. Chop and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Top view of uncooked pork tenderloin begin cut into 8 pieces.
  • Add the pork pieces and brown on all sides, working in batches if necessary, and transfer to a platter and set aside.
    Top view of cassoulet ingredients on a wooden cutting board with a chef's knife.
  • Add the onions, celery, and carrots to the skillet, along with 1 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened. Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, broth, and herbs de Provence (or thyme) until combined. Transfer to the slow cooker insert.
    Uncooked cassoulet in a black slow cooker insert ready for slow cooking for hours.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Stir in the beans, pork, and sausage, cover and cook on LOW until the pork pulls apart easily with a fork, 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
    Top view of slow cooker cassoulet in a black slow cooker insert.

For Serving

  • When ready to serve, slice a baguette into individual slices and brush with olive oil. Toast in the oven until crispy and set aside to garnish each serving.
    Top view of toasted baguette slices on a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • To serve, let the cassoulet stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with reserved bacon, sea salt, and fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 1379mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2292IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 5mg