Duck Confit

Duck Confit

Duck Confit

Duck legs cured in salt and herbs then slow-cooked submerged in their own fat until fall-off-the-bone tender.

Cuisines

French

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Build a full meal around Duck Confit

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 180 min Total: 210 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Duck Leg 2 whole Duck Leg
Sea Salt 1 tablespoon Sea Salt , coarse
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Black Peppercorn 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorn
Thyme 2 sprigs Thyme , fresh
Rosemary 1 sprig Rosemary , fresh
duck fat 2 cups Duck fat

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the duck legs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Rub the duck legs with the coarse sea salt, ensuring even coverage.
  3. 3 Place the duck legs in a shallow dish and sprinkle with minced garlic, black peppercorns, thyme, and rosemary.
  4. 4 Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours to marinate.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C).
  6. 6 Rinse the duck legs under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry again.
  7. 7 Melt the duck fat in a large ovenproof saucepan over low heat.
  8. 8 Submerge the duck legs in the melted duck fat, ensuring they are completely covered.
  9. 9 Cover the saucepan and transfer it to the preheated oven.
  10. 10 Cook the duck legs in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
  11. 11 Remove the duck legs from the fat and let them drain on a wire rack.
  12. 12 For crispy skin, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the duck legs skin-side down until browned and crisp.
  13. 13 Serve the duck confit warm with your choice of sides.

Tips

Duck confit can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month if kept submerged in duck fat.