instant pot duck leg confit

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beulah, MI
Updated on May 7, 2025

This is delicious confit, and so easy to make.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 large duck legs
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cups duck fat

How To Make instant pot duck leg confit

  • Step 1
    Select saute' on instant pot and add the duck legs skin side down. Sprinkle with the salt. Let the fat render from the legs browning them and turning them twice. Add the thyme, rosemary, garlic, bay leaves and duck fat.
  • Step 2
    If the fat is hardened let it melt to an oil then select pressure cook and place 35 minutes and seal the lid.
  • Step 3
    Once the cooking time is done, do a quick release of the pressure. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Step 4
    Remove the duck legs from the Instant Pot and place them on a baking sheet. Bake 10 more minutes to crisp up the skin.

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