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In a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven cook the chopped bacon until crisp; transfer the bacon to a large bowl and discard all but 3 tablespoons fat from the pot.
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Add in the pork shoulder cubes and kielbasa slices and brown (about 10-12 minutes, you might have to this in batches) transfer to a bowl with the bacon.
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Add in onions, garlic, celery, carrots, dryed thyme and dryed chili flakes; saute until tender (about 4 minutes).
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Add in the tomato paste and cook stirring for 1 minute.
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Add in chicken broth and tomatoes with juice; bring to a boil.
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Add in the meats from the pork, kielbasa and bacon; stir to combine (if you are using the dryed beans then add them in at this point with the meats).
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Cover pot and transfer to 325 degree oven for 1 hour.
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After 1 hour of cooking stir in the wine and canned beans, season with salt and pepper.
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In a bowl, mix together the fresh breadcrumbs, Parmesan and 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle over cassoulet.
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Return to the oven UNCOVERED and cook until the pork is tender and the dryed beans are tender (if using them) and the topping is golden and crisp (about 40-45 minutes).
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*NOTE* to prepare this recipe using dryed beans, place the beans in a large saucepan.
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Add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches.
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Bring to a boil; remove from heat, cover and soak for 1 hour.
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Drain and rinse under cold water.
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Return the beans to the pot, add in enough cold water to cover the beans by 3 inches; bring to a boil; cover and simmer over medium-low heat until beans are almost tender (about 30 minutes) drain, then add them into the cassoulet as directed.