Duck Confit with Cherry Tomatoes
A classic French dish featuring slow-cooked duck legs in its own fat, paired with tangy cherry tomatoes and aromatic herbs. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs Duck legs, Salt, Thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pcs (12 oz each) Duck legs
- 2 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp (fresh, chopped) Thyme
- 1 tbsp (fresh, chopped) Rosemary
- 12 pcs Cherry tomatoes
- 4 pcs (minced) Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, combine duck legs, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp thyme, and 1 tbsp rosemary. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, skimming foam, and cook for 1 hour until duck is tender. Remove legs, strain broth, and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Return duck legs to the pot, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with herbs garnished.
