Michel Roux Jr's duck confit recipe

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   Liberally sprinkle the salt over the duck legs and refrigerate for 90 minutes.

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   Then brush off the salt with a cloth and discard.

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   Warm the duck fat in a pan over low heat.

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   Add the duck legs and the thyme and sage.

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   Bring to a very gentle simmer, cover with greaseproof paper and cook for 2 hours or until tender.

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   The slower and longer the cooking time, the better the duck will be.

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   Leave to cool in the fat and then refrigerate.

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   The confit will keep for several weeks.

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   When you want to eat the confit, gently lift the legs out of the fat and place skin-side down in a non-stick pan.

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    Cook over medium heat until crispy and golden.

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    Turn the legs over and put in preheated oven at 180C to finish warming through for 10-15mins.

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    Serve with saute potatoes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.