Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

duck drumsticks

marinated

1 tbsp

salt

for marinade

1 ounce

fresh thyme leaves

chopped

1 ounce

rosemary leaves

chopped

1 pinch

pepper

for marinade

2 cloves

garlic

chopped

1 pound

duck fat

for confit

2 ounce

oyster mushrooms

cleaned and cut

2 ounce

domestic mushrooms

cleaned and cut

2 cloves

garlic

chopped

1 ounce

parsley

chopped

4 unit

seedless tomatoes

quartered

2 tbsp

olive oil

for tomatoes

4 slice

duck foie gras

2 unit

duck breasts

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

to taste

2 ounce

butter

cold, cubed

Step 1
~4 min

Marinate duck drumsticks with salt, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and garlic for 12 hours.

Step 2
~4 min

Rinse and dry the marinated duck drumsticks.

Step 3
~4 min

Refrigerate until ready to cook.

Step 4
~4 min

In a cast iron pot, brown duck drumsticks.

Step 5
~4 min

Cover with duck fat and cook slowly for 40-45 minutes until very soft.

Step 6
~4 min

Remove duck drumsticks from fat and keep warm.

Step 7
~4 min

Preheat oven to 165 degrees F.

Step 8
~4 min

Clean and cut mushrooms.

Step 9
~4 min

Saute mushrooms in a nonstick pan without fat until they release water.

Step 10
~4 min

Strain mushrooms, reserving the liquid.

Step 11
~4 min

Saute mushrooms again with duck fat until light brown.

Step 12
~4 min

Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and parsley.

Step 13
~4 min

Keep mushrooms hot.

Step 14
~4 min

Mix tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 15
~4 min

Bake tomatoes in a baking dish for 30 minutes.

Step 16
~4 min

Remove tomatoes from oil and keep hot.

Step 17
~4 min

Sear foie gras slices in a nonstick pan over high heat with salt and pepper for 1-2 minutes per side.

Step 18
~4 min

Keep foie gras hot.

Step 19
~4 min

Season duck breast with salt and pepper.

Step 20
~4 min

Saute duck breast skin-side down in the same pan as the foie gras until golden brown.

Step 21
~4 min

Turn and cook to medium-rare (about 10 minutes total).

Step 22
~4 min

Rest duck breast for 10 minutes before slicing into 2 equal parts.

Step 23
~4 min

In a saucepan, boil the reserved mushroom liquid.

Step 24
~4 min

Whisk in butter gradually until a creamy sauce forms.

Step 25
~4 min

Season sauce with salt and pepper.

Step 26
~4 min

Arrange sauteed mushrooms in the center of each plate.

Step 27
~4 min

Add one confit drumstick, a slice of sauteed foie gras, and the sauteed duck breast to each plate.

Key Technique: Confit
Step 28
~4 min

Decorate with confit tomatoes.

Key Technique: Confit
Step 29
~4 min

Spoon mushroom butter sauce over the dish.

Step 30
~4 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the duck fat is not too hot during the confit process to prevent burning.

Resting the duck breast is crucial for optimal tenderness and juiciness.

Use high-quality butter for the sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

30 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Duck drumsticks can be marinated a day in advance. Confit tomatoes can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
May be challenging for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted root vegetables or a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Root Vegetables
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French cuisine often features duck and rich sauces.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Special Occasions

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Holiday
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

65/100

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