Cassoulet Good Mother Stallard beans
November 7, 2026
Rancho Gordo 2026
Notes: cook beans 1- 3 hours, then oven bake 1 1/2 hours (3-4 hours cook time)
BEANS
1 lb beans soaked over night or 6 hours
1 small onion halved
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs thyme
1 small handful parsley stems
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
COOK beans: cover with 2 inches water, full boil for 10-15 minutes, gentle simmer 1-3 hours. check water levels. Remove aromatics, keeping liquids in pot.
KIELBASA
8-10 oz smoked kielbasa; GRILLED and sliced into rounds
CARROTS
1 large carrot diced, 1 sprig thyme 1 sprig rosemary, olive oil , S&P – ROASTED 350° 15 min.
PANKO
1 C panko
1 large clove garlic
pinch papper flakes
TOAST in skillet until crispy & golden
BAKE cooked beans, grilled kielbasa & roasted carrots in dutch oven 400° for 45 min, lower to 350° 45-60 minutes until liquid is reduced & creamy, beans tender & top is lightly set (don’t stir). When ready to serve top with toasted panko.
