Crispy Duck Confit Recipe
warm arugula and fingerling potato salad, shallot vinaigrette, pickled rhubarb
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Ingredients
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Duck Confit
Salad
Shallot Vinaigrette
Pickled Rhubarb
Method
Duck Confit Preparation
Prepare the Duck
Rub the duck legs with salt, pepper, thyme, and crushed garlic. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, preferably overnight.
Cook the Duck
Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C). Submerge the marinated duck legs in duck fat in a baking dish. Bake for 2-3 hours until tender. Let cool in fat.
Pickled Rhubarb Preparation
Salad Assembly
Crisp the Duck
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove duck legs from fat and sear skin-side down until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Plating
Serve
On a plate, arrange the warm salad, top with crispy duck, and garnish with pickled rhubarb. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette if desired.