Description
A quick and easy duck confit recipe that comes together in one pot, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Duck Legs
- 1 tablespoon Sea Salt
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 cups Duck Fat
- Pinches of Black Pepper
Instructions
- Rub the duck legs with salt, minced garlic, thyme, and pepper. Cure in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C).
- Rinse the duck legs to remove excess salt and pat dry. Place in a baking dish and cover with duck fat.
- Cook in the oven for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.
- Allow to cool in the fat for moisture retention.
- Before serving, sear the duck legs skin-side down in a skillet until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve with a fresh salad or alongside a glass of red wine.
Notes
This recipe can be customized with different herbs or fats based on availability.
- Prep Time: 1440 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg