Jul 09 2026
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Duck Confit Recipe

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Time3h
Serves4

Confit Rohan duck leg, carrot purée, roasted Yukon gold potatoes, glazed pearl onions

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Ingredients

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Duck Confit

Carrot Purée

Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

Glazed Pearl Onions

Method

Duck Confit Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Duck Legs

    In a large bowl, combine the duck legs with salt, crushed garlic, black peppercorns, and fresh thyme. Mix well and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

  2. 2

    Cook Duck Legs

    Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Rinse the duck legs under cold water to remove excess salt. Pat them dry with paper towels. In a large ovenproof pot, melt the duck fat over low heat. Submerge the duck legs in the fat and cook in the oven for 2-3 hours, until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.

  3. 3

    Crisp Duck Skin

    Once cooked, remove the duck legs from the fat and let them cool. To serve, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the duck legs skin-side down until crispy.

Carrot Purée Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook Carrots

    In a saucepan, add the chopped carrots and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the carrots are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain.

  2. 5

    Blend Purée

    In a blender, combine the cooked carrots, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Potatoes

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, toss the quartered Yukon Gold potatoes with olive oil, salt, and chopped rosemary.

  2. 7

    Roast Potatoes

    Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and crispy, tossing halfway through.

Glazed Pearl Onions Preparation

  1. 8

    Sauté Onions

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the peeled pearl onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to brown.

  2. 9

    Glaze Onions

    Add the brown sugar and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid is reduced and the onions are glazed, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

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