Pan-Seared Duck Legs Confit-Style

Nutrition Information

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Duck legs
• 6 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 3 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• 4 cloves Garlic (Smashed)
• 2 Bay leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300°F. Season duck legs generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern.

3. 3

   Place duck legs skin-side down in a cold oven-safe skillet. Add thyme, rosemary, garlic, and bay leaves.

4. 4

   Turn heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes to render fat.

5. 5

   Transfer skillet to oven and cook for 40-45 minutes until meat is very tender.

6. 6

   Remove from oven. Increase oven temp to 450°F.

7. 7

   Return duck to oven for 5 minutes to crisp the skin.

8. 8

   Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.