Duck Confit Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Duck Confit Recipe | James Beard Foundation

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"Confit is an old French technique for preserving duck legs in fat. Although most people no longer have to keep duck through the winter without refrigeration,

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Cooking tools:

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Paper towel
  • Airtight container
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 large duck legs and thighs (attached), about 3 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon juniper berries
  • 15 sprigs fresh thyme
  • About 4 cups rendered duck fat or lard

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