Duck legs are the lower portion of a duck’s leg, consisting of the thigh and drumstick. They are known for their rich meat, often used in various culinary dishes like confit, casseroles, or roasted preparations. Duck legs can be purchased fresh or frozen, and they’re a popular choice for those seeking a distinctive taste and texture compared to other poultry options.
Prepared duck leg recipe
Ingredients
- Duck legs
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Thyme dried or fresh
- Garlic cloves minced
- Duck fat for submerging the duck legs
Instructions
- Make ready all your ingredients and preheat your oven.
- Grab your pepper, thyme, and crushed garlic and rub it at the back of the duck legs and then place the duck legs in a baking dish.
- After melting duck fat in a saucepan to become liquid, pour it on the duck legs until they are fully submerged.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in the preheated oven until the duck is tender, that is for about 3 hours.
- When done, remove from the oven and let it to cool.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes after crisping it and enjoy your homemade duck confit!
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Nutrition
Serving: 30g
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