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Duck confit

Gascony's salt-cured duck legs slow-cooked in their own fat until tender, then crisped.

Time
240min
Steps
5
Duck confit, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Rub legs with salt and aromatics; cure overnight in the fridge.

    2. 2

      Rinse and pat dry.

    3. 3

      Submerge in melted fat in a snug dish.

    4. 4

      Cook at 140°C (275°F) for 3 hours until very tender.

    5. 5

      Crisp skin-side down in a hot pan; fry potatoes in the fat.

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