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Duck Confit
Duck confit is a classic French dish that is both simple and luxurious. The slow cooking process allows the fat to render out of the duck, leaving it incredibly tender and the skin crispy. It's perfect served with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Step 2
2. Pat the duck legs dry and season them with salt and pepper.
Step 3
3. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the minced garlic, chopped thyme, chopped rosemary, and bay leaf.
Step 4
4. Place the seasoned duck legs in the pot, skin side up.
Step 5
5. Pour the duck fat and olive oil over the duck legs, ensuring they are completely submerged.
Step 6
6. Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Step 7
7. Cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until the duck legs are very tender and the skin is crispy.
Step 8
8. Remove the pot from the oven and let the duck legs cool in the fat for at least 1 hour.
Step 9
9. Once cooled, you can remove the duck legs from the fat and serve them warm or at room temperature.
Chef's Tips
• For a deeper flavor, you can add other herbs like sage or bay leaves
• Be sure to use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent the fat from burning
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