Duck Confit Poutine
Serves: 4
Terry Wiza
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
43
Spice
60
Sweetness
56
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
4 cloves
Garlic (chopped)3 sprigs
Thyme2 sprigs
Rosemary1 tsp
Kosher Salt1 tsp
Cracked Black Pepper2 cups
Rendered Duck Fat4 medium
Russet Potatoes8 cups
Oil6 cups
Chicken Stock1 tsp
Corn Starch1
SaltDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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For the duck: Place the duck legs in a shallow pan
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Rub the the garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, orange peel, salt and pepper into the duck legs
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Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours
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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F
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After the duck has been in the fridge for 24 hours, rub off the salt and herbs and set aside
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Place the herb mix into a colander and rinse off the salt
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Pat the herb mix dry and add back to the duck
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Cover the duck and herb mix with the rendered duck fat and cook in the oven until the meat is falling off the bone, about 2 hours 30 minutes
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When finished cooking, take the duck legs out of the fat and cool
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After the duck is cool, take the meat off the bone
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Set the meat aside for later use
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For the French fries: Cut the potatoes to desired French-fry size
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Place in cold water for 1 hour
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Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom pan until it reaches a temperature of 250 degrees F
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Line a half sheet tray with paper towels
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Pat the uncooked French fries dry, add to the oil, and cook until the fries are soft all of the way through and not crispy, about 5 minutes
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With a slotted spoon, remove the fries from the oil and place on the prepared half sheet tray
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Turn the heat up on the oil to 350 degrees F
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For the sauce: Reduce the chicken stock by two-thirds and set aside
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For the assembly: Add the duck into the reduced chicken stock
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In a small bowl, whisk the corn starch and 1/4 cup water until there are no lumps
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Heat the stock and duck to a gentle boil and add the corn starch mixture, and gently boil for 45 seconds
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Take the blanched fries and put into 350 degree F oil until crispy and golden brown, 2 minutes
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Put the fries into a mixing bowl
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Add the cheese curds
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper and put onto a plate
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Spoon the duck and sauce over the fries, and serve