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Kuzu Tandır
Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
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Confit de Canard
Duck legs salted with aromatics, slowly cooked in duck fat, then crisped before serving with potatoes.
Hard⏱️ 15 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 4~612 kcal🇫🇷 French🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 180 min cook 720 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 15 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating12 h
- Cooking3 h
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the duck
- 4 adet Duck legs
For cooking
- 600 gr Duck fat
For the marinade
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Salt
- 5 diş Garlic
- 6 dal Fresh thyme
- 2 adet Bay leaves
For serving
- 4 adet Potatoes
General
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the duck legs with salt, crushed garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper.
- 2
Refrigerate the duck in a covered container for 12 hours.
12 hr720:00 - 3
Without rinsing the legs, wipe off excess salt and dry them completely with paper towels.
- 4
Melt the duck fat at about 90°C, submerge the legs, and cook over low heat for 2 hours 30 minutes.
2 hr 30 min150:00 - 5
Cut the potatoes into large pieces and roast them at 200°C for 35 minutes with 2 tablespoons of duck fat.
35 min35:00 - 6
Remove the duck legs from the fat and crisp the skin side in a pan for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 7
Plate the confit de canard with the potatoes and serve hot.
💡 Tip: After salting, wipe the duck with paper towels until the surface is dry; if moisture remains, crisping the skin before serving is harder.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve confit de canard as a guest main dish with roasted potatoes, green salad, and optional cornichons.
Nutrition (per serving)
~612
kcal calories
35
g protein
28
g carbs
40
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 18%Fat 59%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Confit de Canard make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Confit de Canard take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 180 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 925 minutes in total.Is Confit de Canard difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Confit de Canard have?
Approximately 612 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 28g, fat: 40g.Is Confit de Canard allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Confit de Canard belong to?
This recipe belongs to French cuisine.How many ingredients does Confit de Canard need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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