Mediterranean Duck Confit
A rich and savory dish featuring slow-cooked duck leg confit, served with a crunchy, decadent garnish.
Ingredients
- ●4 Duck legsskin on
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ●1/4 cup Olive oilfor cooking
- ●2 sprigs Rosemary
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Pepper
- ●1 cup Crunchy breadcrumbsfor garnish
- ●1 cup, shredded Decadent cheesefor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- 2
Season the duck legs with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Sear the duck legs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven and cook for 2 1/2 hours, or until the duck is tender.
- 6
While the duck is cooking, mix the garlic, lemon juice, and rosemary in a small bowl.
- 7
After 2 hours of cooking, brush the duck legs with the garlic-herb mixture.
- 8
Continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes.
- 9
To make the crunchy garnish, mix the breadcrumbs and shredded cheese in a small bowl.
- 10
Just before serving, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the duck legs.
- 11
Serve the confit hot, garnished with the crunchy topping.