Confit de Canard (Duck Confit)
French · Western Europe
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9/10
Duck legs salt-cured then slowly poached in their own fat until meltingly tender, finished with a crisp sear.
Why It Works
Low-temperature cooking in fat (180-200F) gently renders collagen into gelatin without drying the meat. The fat acts as an oxygen barrier, concentrating flavor.
Key Ingredients
duck legs
duck fat
garlic
thyme
bay leaf
salt
black pepper
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