Easy Duck Confit
Ingredients
- 2 duck legs
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
Prep the Duck Legs
- Pat the duck legs with paper towels to dry. Use a needle, the tip of a metal skewer, or a sharp knife to prick each leg. Prick them all over, piercing the skin but not the meat. This helps to ensure a crispy skin.
- Arrange the legs in a baking dish that has been lightly oiled with a neutral oil or duck fat. The dish should be just large enough to fit them comfortably.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of kosher salt over each leg.
Bake the Duck Legs
- Place the duck legs in a cold oven and set the temperature to 300°F.
- Bake for 2 hours. When done, the legs should be partially submerged in their melted fat, and the skin should be starting to look crispy.
- Increase the oven temperature to 375°F and cook for 15 minutes or until golden brown and the skin is crisp.
- Serve the duck legs immediately, or remove them from the fat and refrigerate for later.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcalProtein: 46gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 2515mgPotassium: 0.5mgVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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