What in the World IS Confit Duck Leg? All You Need To Know About This Traditional French Slow Cooked Recipe

If you are looking for a delicious and classic duck recipe, look no further than Duck Confit. Developed in the 1600s in France, this dish has been a favorite for centuries because of the tender, flavorful meat that results from this cooking method.

Confit is prepared by cooking meat at a low temperature slowly in the fat that renders out as it cooks. It is traditionally made with duck legs that are seasoned with a variety of savory spices, shallots and garlic. The finished product is delicious when served at the center of the plate or included on the side to other dishes for added flavor.

How To Prepare Duck Confit

There are a few different ways to prepare Maple Leaf Farms Duck Confit. There is the traditional method of preparation that requires around two and half days to make. If you are in a time crunch but still want to prepare confit from scratch, try our duck confit (express version) which takes only six hours. For a feast and easy option, consider purchasing Maple Leaf Farms premade duck confit online, in-store and through distributors. It is a great option for a delicious last-minute dinner!

Traditional Recipes with Duck Confit

There are many different dishes that can be made with duck confit such as Duck Cassoulet, a hearty soup-like dish or Duck Confit Amuse Bouche with Duck Fat Crostini, Charred Spring Onion Soubise and Pickled Romanesco.

Combine two traditional cuisines with this Asian Spiced Duck Leg Confit. An Asian spice rub enhances the savory flavor of our duck confit when accompanied with Apple and Sweet Potato Chutney.

Duck confit has long been a loved preparation method for duck and these recipes show there are countless ways to incorporate into a wide range of dishes.