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Place the head of garlic in tin foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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Close the tin foil and place in the oven.
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Cook until the cloves are soft, about 1 hour.
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Remove from the oven and squeeze the cloves out of the garlic skin.
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Mash it with a spoon on a cutting board and set aside.
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In a skillet or ovenproof pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and brown the cippolini onions on one side, about 3 minutes.
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Season them with salt and pepper, flip them over and place the pan in the oven.
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Cook until browned and tender, about 30 minutes, tossing frequently, and remove from the oven.
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If using cippolinis, cut them into quarters; if using pearl onions, leave them whole, and set aside.
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In a 10-inch skillet, render the bacon on medium-low heat until just crispy.
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(A smaller skillet will not be large enough to hold the entire contents of the recipe.)
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Add the shallots and sweat.
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Add the kale and wilt.
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Add stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add garlic puree, beans and cippolinis and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add duck meat and simmer for 1/2 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a separate saute pan add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil.
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Brown the bread crumbs, stirring constantly.
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Add rosemary, and red pepper flakes.
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Remove the bread crumbs from the heat and continue to stir for a few minutes until the pan cools down.
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Garnish the cassoulet with the bread crumbs and place the whole thing in the oven for 10 minutes.
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Serve immediately in the skillet, table side.
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Tip for onions: soak them in a bowl of warm water.
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When youre ready to peel, use a small knife and cut a slit down the side, then peel the skin back around the onion in one layer.
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Note: this dish can be cooked in a casserole or other pan that can be transferred to stove.
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A skillet works best because the flavors dont have to be transferred and can be served tableside.