Crispy Duck Leg Confit Recipe
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Ingredients
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Duck Confit
Method
Duck Confit Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Duck
Rub the duck legs with salt, minced garlic, and thyme. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- 2
Cook the Duck
Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C). Rinse the duck legs to remove excess salt and place them in a baking dish. Cover with duck fat and cook in the oven for 2-3 hours until tender.
- 3
Crisp the Duck
Remove the duck legs from the fat and let them cool slightly. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and place the duck legs skin-side down to crisp the skin, about 5-7 minutes.