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Jersey Royal Potato and Jersey Bean Cassoulet
A hearty and comforting cassoulet featuring Jersey Royal potatoes, Jersey beans (or other seasonal local beans), and locally sourced pork or sausages. This is a classic dish with a delightful Jersey twist, showcasing the island's wonderful produce.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Total Time
3 hours
Calories
785 kcal
Difficulty
Medium
Equipment
4 items
Cost
£4.04/serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
1kgJersey Royal Potatoes(Small to medium size, scrubbed, but not peeled)
£4.00
500gFresh Jersey Beans (or other local seasonal beans)(Runner beans or broad beans work well. If using dried beans, soak overnight and pre-cook.)
£3.50
600gLocally Sourced Pork Sausages (or pork belly)(Good quality, preferably farmhouse sausages. Alternatively, use diced pork belly.)
£5.50
200gSmoked Bacon (Lardons)(Diced)
£2.75
2 Large Onion(Chopped)
£0.90
2 Carrots(Chopped)
£0.30
2 Celery Stalks(Chopped)
£0.60
4 Garlic Cloves(Minced)
£0.40
400gCanned Chopped Tomatoes
£0.70
750mlChicken Stock (or vegetable stock)(Good quality stock)
£1.20
200mlDry White Wine(Optional, adds depth of flavor)
£2.00
2sprigsFresh Thyme
£0.60
1 Bay Leaf
£0.20
2tbspJersey Butter
£0.50
50mlJersey Milk(For enriching the cassoulet)
£0.15
2tbspOlive Oil
£0.30
To taste Salt
£0.10
To taste Black Pepper(Freshly ground)
£0.15
2tbspFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish)
£0.40
Total Cost
£24.25
£4.04 per serving
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F/Gas Mark 3).
- 2.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and Jersey butter over medium heat. Brown the sausages (or diced pork belly) on all sides and then remove from the pan and set aside. If using pork belly, ensure it's well-browned.
- 3.Add the diced bacon (lardons) to the skillet and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- 4.Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5.Pour in the white wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly reduced.
- 6.Add the canned chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- 7.Cut the Jersey Royal potatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Add them to the simmering sauce along with the Jersey beans (or other local beans).
- 8.Return the browned sausages and bacon to the skillet.
- 9.Transfer the entire mixture to your oven-safe casserole dish or Dutch oven. Cover with a lid or foil.
- 10.Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 11.Remove the lid or foil and stir in the Jersey milk. Increase the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4) and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned and slightly crusty.
- 12.Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- 13.Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (500g)
785 kcal / 3284 kJ
Carbs
55g
21% of RDA
Fat
45g
64% of RDA
Protein
45g
90% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
12 g
40% of RDA
Sugar
15 g
17% of RDA
Sodium
1200 mg
52% of RDA
Saturated Fat
18 g
90% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a richer flavor, use duck fat instead of olive oil to brown the sausages and bacon.
If you don't have Jersey beans, any other fresh, seasonal local beans will work well. Dried beans can be used but must be soaked and pre-cooked.
Adjust the amount of liquid (stock) as needed to ensure the cassoulet doesn't dry out during cooking.
Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce.
Cooking Equipment
Large oven-safe casserole dish or Dutch oven
Large skillet
Cutting board
Knives
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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