Shredded Duck with Sausage and White Beans

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DUCK IS OFTEN CONSIDERED a luxury meat these days, which is a pity. Duck meat is dark and tender, with a warmth of flavor that is so homey and comforting. This casserole, based on the classic French cassoulet of white beans, sausage, and duck, is delicious enough to serve to company, but you may want to hoard it for a couple of nights of leftovers instead. • Serves 6

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Ingredients:

2 duck breast fillets (about 1 pound total)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ pound pork chops or pork stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound fresh spicy sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 slices bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1½ pound carrots, peeled and diced
½ pound celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound dried small navy beans
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
⅓ cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Olive oil