Duck Confit with Smoked Sauerkraut and Apple
60% автентично · European Fusion
A creative twist combining the richness of duck confit with the smoky depth of sauerkraut and the sweetness of apples, offering a complex flavor profile.
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Съставки
- Duck legs2
- Duck fatapprox. 500g
- Sauerkraut400g
- Smoked bacon100g
- Apple1 large
- Onion1 medium
- Garlic3 cloves
- Bay leaf1
- Thyme2 sprigs
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
Стъпки
- 1
For confit: Cure duck legs with salt, pepper, bay leaf, and thyme for at least 4 hours or overnight. Rinse and pat dry.
- 2
Melt duck fat in an oven-safe dish just enough to cover the duck legs. Submerge duck legs in the fat. Cook in a preheated oven at 130°C (265°F) for 2.5 to 3 hours, until very tender.
- 3
While duck confits, prepare sauerkraut: Dice smoked bacon and render in a pan. Remove bacon bits. Sauté diced onion in bacon fat until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add drained sauerkraut, 1/4 cup water, and bay leaf to the pan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until tender. Stir in the cooked bacon bits.
- 5
Peel, core, and dice the apple. Stir the apple dice into the sauerkraut during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
- 6
Remove duck legs from confit fat. Sear skin-side down in a hot skillet until crispy. Serve the duck confit leg over the smoked sauerkraut and apple mixture.
