French

Duck Confit with Cherry Reduction

Crispy-skinned duck legs slow-cooked in their own fat until meltingly tender, served with a glossy cherry-red wine reduction. Classic French technique with modern plating.

270 minhard4 portions
Duck Confit with Cherry Reduction

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Temps de préparation
30 min
Temps de cuisson
240 min
Temps total
270 min

Ingrédients

Matériel

  • Dutch oven
    Alternative : Heavy roasting pan with lid
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Instant-read thermometer

★ = Essentiel

Instructions

  1. Season Duck legs generously with Kosher salt. Place in container with Fresh thyme sprigs and Garlic cloves. Refrigerate 12-24 hours.

    ✓ Point de contrôle : Skin is dry and salt has dissolved
  2. Rinse duck legs and pat very dry. Submerge in melted Duck fat with aromatics in dutch oven.

    ✓ Point de contrôle : Meat pulls easily from bone, skin is golden
    💡 Astuce du chef : Maintain 85-90°C oil temperature
  3. Simmer Fresh cherries, Dry red wine and 2 tbsp sugar until reduced by half and glossy.

    ✓ Point de contrôle : Sauce coats back of spoon

Nutrition

(par portion)

680
Calories
38g
Protéines
22g
Glucides
48g
Lipides
2g
Fibres

Conservation

Réfrigérateur : 5 jours

Congélateur : 2 mois

Store confit submerged in fat. Reduction keeps 5 days refrigerated.

Réchauffage : Crisp skin in 200°C oven for 15 minutes before serving.

Variantes

  • Orange Duck Confit: Replace cherries with blood orange segments and add Grand Marnier to reduction
  • Spiced Cherry Confit: Add star anise and black peppercorns to the reduction
  • Herb-Crusted Version: Coat crisped duck with chopped parsley and thyme before plating
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