Regional specialties

Cassoulet

A slow-cooked white-bean dish with a selection of meats.

Cassoulet with white beans and meats in an earthenware dish.
Cassoulet with white beans and meats in an earthenware dish.Photo: BrokenSphereCC BY-SA 3.0Bowl of cassoulet

Say it: kah-soo-LAY (approximate English pronunciation)

Cassoulet brings tender white beans together with meats such as sausage, pork and duck confit. Recipes vary across the southwest and between kitchens, so no single meat combination describes every version. The dish is substantial, with the beans absorbing the flavors of the cooking liquid. Read the meat list when comparing restaurant interpretations.

Names to look for on menus

cassoulet, cassoulets

Explore its regional connections: Southwest France

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About this guide and further reading

Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-12. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.