"Cheater's" Duck Confit

Anne Burrell

Recipe courtesy Anne Burrell

Show: Secrets of a Restaurant ChefEpisode: The Secret to Duck Confit

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  • on March 18, 2012

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    I could eat this every night of the week. It came out perfect in every way. Very tasty, falling off the bone, not greasy at all. Thank you Anne for another great recipe.

    I know I'm probably your biggest fan but you did really rock with this one!

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  • on August 15, 2011

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    Sensational recipe it was one of the nicest things I have made and eaten. Congratulations to Anne Burrell not only is she a fantastic chef she is really lovely to watch and with a sense of humour to match - thanks Anne.

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  • on July 30, 2011

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    Did this in about 4 hours. I was very low and very slow to get that fat rendered, and it was totally worth it. Best duck confit I've had... and it's the "Cheater's" version! Caution that the onions, at least for me, had more tendency to try and burn in the last 30 minutes, so pay more attention at that point!

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  • on March 12, 2011

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    I love duck confit and usually spend about $13 a leg buying it. Now that I have the "cheaters" method I can do it myself! Wonderful, melt in your mouth goodness. The posted who stated the issue with chicken type bacteria doesnt understand that duck does not carry this. Most people eat duck breat medium rare...

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  • on March 04, 2011

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    Bacteria is everywhere. Salmonella isn't the only problem. The goal is to 1 kill it off, 2 limit the quantities, because you are probably eating it all the time anyway. Small amount usually don't hurt, the danger is when it sits around and multiplies and your body can no long dela with it. Cooking to posted temperatures kills bacteria. That works as long as the bacteria doesn't produce a toxin. Some bacteria are killed off by acids like vinegar and they also inhibit growth, thus pickling. Salt has similar uses. Bacteria can multiply (double about every 20 minutes or so, given ideal conditions. Anne has the luxury of making the dishes on the show without thinking about any bacteria build up. The stuff all gets cleaned, tossed out, and started from scratch for the next set up. The TV folks should probably set an example, but they are worrying about the show.

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  • on October 28, 2010

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    I have been looking for a duck recipe for quite some time. This was awesome!! I can't wait to make this company worthy dish next time I have company. It definitely has some wow factor to it. We got our duck meat from the farmer's market and it had a gorgeous amount of fat on it and it was fresher than anything you would get at a supermarket. It wasn't as expensive as I thought either because most people want duck breast. Make sure to season throughout and not just layer with salt at the end. Definite 5 stars!!

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  • on March 20, 2010

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    Okay love the Duck Confit. but the last review was right and wrong, you did put your hand in the salt and added to onions.. thats okay as they will cook. Its when you used the contaminated salt for the Tart crust and put in the mix. but that cooks too. It just looks bad! But, Ann I love you so much I would lick your duck fingers. lol. keep up the good work and let the guys give you two salt dishes, your a big star now!!!

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  • on March 10, 2010

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    It melted in my mouth. My husband fell more in love with me.

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  • on March 07, 2010

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    A very easy way to make a confit without the old fashioned muss & fuss. The previous reviewer apparently isn't aware that duck and most other game-type birds aren't processed the same way as chicken is handles; therefore, the usual "chicken rules" don't apply. In this recipe, Ann's technique was neither sloppy nor incorrect.

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