Description
French-Style Duck Confit with Crispy Skin is a decadent dish that brings the essence of French cuisine to your table. Imagine succulent duck legs slowly cooked in their own fat, resulting in tender meat and perfectly crisp skin. This gourmet recipe transforms any meal into a special occasion, making it ideal for both casual dinners and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 duck legs (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 4 cups duck fat (or enough to fully submerge the duck)
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
Instructions
- Season duck legs with salt, garlic, thyme, and peppercorns; refrigerate overnight.
- Rinse and thoroughly dry the duck legs.
- Submerge duck legs in melted duck fat in a heavy pot; cook on low heat (200°F) for about 2 hours until tender.
- Preheat oven broiler; place duck on a baking sheet skin-side up and broil for 5-10 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 duck leg (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with herbs such as rosemary or add orange zest during cooking. Store leftovers submerged in fat to maintain moisture; reheat gently in a skillet for crispy skin.