Duck Confit

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Duck Confit
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 24, 2023

Ingredients

  • 4 duck legs
  • 1 tablespoon of sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup of duck fat

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Rub the mixture all over the duck legs.
  2. Place the legs in a shallow dish and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  4. In an oven-safe dish, place the duck legs in a single layer. Pour the duck fat over the legs.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  6. Uncover the dish and turn the oven up to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Duck confit is a classic French dish that is said to have originated in Gascony in southwestern France.
  • The traditional way to make duck confit is to slowly cook the duck legs in their own fat.
  • Duck confit can be served with a variety of accompaniments, such as potatoes, vegetables, or a sauce.