Name: Pork Cassoulet
Cook time: 25 minutes Total time
Total time: 2 3/4 hours
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds country-style spareribs (or pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch-thick slices); 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced, plus 1 whole clove; 2 whole sprigs fresh thyme, plus 2 tablespoons thyme leaves; 1 pound bacon (slab is best), cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 large stalk celery, chopped; 1/2 medium carrot, peeled and chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup white wine; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juice; 2 bay leaves; 2 (14-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup coarse bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

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Though traditionalists may insist that making cassoulet is an all-day affair, this hearty version-cooked with country-style spareribs, the meaty ones located closest to the pork shoulder-can be made in under 3 hours.

TIP

To get a jump start on a weeknight dinner, complete steps 1 to 7 of the cassoulet recipe on Sunday and store, covered, on the stove for a day or in the fridge for up to 3 days. Then simply add the bread-crumb mixture and bake for 1 hour.