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 porções
Duck Confit with Cherry Reduction

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Tempo de preparo
30 min
Tempo de cozimento
240 min
Tempo total
270 min

Ingredientes

Utensílios

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

★ = Essencial

Instruções

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

    ✓ Ponto de verificação: 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.

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

    ✓ Ponto de verificação: Sauce coats back of spoon

Nutrição

(por porção)

680
Calorias
38g
Proteínas
22g
Carboidratos
48g
Gorduras
2g
Fibras

Armazenamento

Geladeira: 5 dias

Congelador: 2 meses

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

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

Variações

  • 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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