Pork Cassoulet

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

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   2. Place the spareribs in a heavy pot with half the onion, half the minced garlic, and the thyme sprigs.

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   3. Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

4. 4.

   4. Remove the ribs; set aside.

5. 5.

   5. In the same pot, over medium heat, brown the bacon.

6. 6.

   6. Remove all but about 2 tablespoons of the fat and add the celery, carrot, salt, pepper, thyme leaves, and the remaining onion and garlic (minced and whole) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

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   7. Add the broth, wine, tomatoes, bay leaves, and beans. Bring to a simmer, then add the cooked ribs.

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   8. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the olive oil, bread crumbs, and parsley.

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   9. Sprinkle the bread-crumb mixture over the cassoulet and bake for 1 hour, uncovered, occasionally pressing the bread crumbs into the cassoulet to thicken it.

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    10. Let cool and serve.