Cooking Quotes – Cassoulet

“CASSOULET…that sumptuous amalgamation of haricot beans, sausage, pork, mutton and preserved goose, aromatically spiced with garlic and herbs, is cooked at great length in an earthenware pot, emerging with a golden crust which conceals an interior of gently bubbling, creamy beans and uniquely savory meats.”

Elizabeth David – French Provincial Cooking 1960

Yup – that pretty much sums up the appeal of the Cassoulet – though today you can make it crockpot or a Dutch Oven and skip the goose – try chicken or pork.  You can see a great slow cooker recipe for Cassoulet that has been simplified and modified for us average home cooks here.