Slovakian Duck Confit
A hearty Slovakian-inspired dish featuring slow-cooked duck confit, rich and tender. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner.
Ingredients
- ●2 Slovakian duck legbone-in
- ●1/4 cup Fried onions
- ●2 Juicy pearssliced
- ●2 tsp Confit spices
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1/2 tsp Black pepper
- ●2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- 2
Rinse the duck legs and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the duck legs with confit spices, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 5
Sear the duck legs until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven and cook for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
- 7
While the duck is cooking, caramelize the fried onions in a pan over medium heat.
- 8
Add the sliced pears to the pan with the fried onions and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 10
Serve the duck confit with the caramelized onions and pears.
- 11
Garnish with additional fried onions and serve immediately.