Confit Duck Leg Recipes

Easy Duck Confit Pinch and Swirl

WebFeb 4, 2021 · Arrange duck legs over the oil in a single layer. Cook on low for 6 hours. Transfer duck legs to a loaf pan and pour rendered fat from …

1. Arrange duck legs in a single layer in a baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (You can skip this and season them just before cooking, but if you have time it's worth it to season them a day in advance.)
2. Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a slow cooker. Arrange duck legs over the oil in a single layer. Cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Transfer duck legs to a loaf pan and pour rendered fat from slow cooker over legs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. When you are ready to eat, heat a heavy skillet (ideally cast iron) over medium-high heat. Place legs in the dry pan, skin side down, and cook until skin is golden brown and crispy and leg is heated through, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully turn legs and let cook on opposite side for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve.

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Slow Cooker Duck Confit & Pomegranate Molasses

WebJan 13, 2017 · Confiting the duck. Rub the salt and 4 of the garlic cloves (sliced) all over the duck and place in a dish. Add the bay leaves and …

1. Remove the gizzard bag from inside the cavity of the bird and break down the duck so that you are left with the 2 legs, 2 breasts and 2 wings. - for a how to guide see this YouTube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IULDZylc6EA
2. With a sharp knife slice through the skin between the thigh and the back. Bend the leg back until you hear a pop (the socket breaking) and then using a sharp knife, slice through the joint to remove the leg.
3. Rub the salt and 4 of the garlic cloves (sliced) all over the duck and place in a dish. Add the bay leaves and half of the thyme.
4. Heat 1 tbsp of the duck fat (from the slow cooker) in a frying pan until it is really hot.

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