One Day Duck Confit

8 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 raw duck legs
  • 2 cups water, or to just cover duck legs
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 8 whole black peppercorns
  • 4 dried allspice berries
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 whole star anise, optional

Directions

  1. 1
    Place duck legs in a large saucepan. make sure there is enough room for the legs to lie flat and the sides are high enough to catch any splatters.
  2. 2
    Add water to just cover the duck. Place the seasonings in the pot. Bring to a boil and let simmer until water is completely evaporated, approximately 3 hours.
  3. 3
    Lower heat slightly and brown the duck legs in the remaining fat in the pot. Transfer to a plate to eat or refrigerate for another time. Delicious served with green lentils, shredding in a salad or tossed with a creamy pasta.

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