Turkey Confit
Wild Turkey Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Turkey legs are salt-cured then slowly cooked in fat until fork-tender for traditional French confit. This preservation method creates incredibly tender meat that can be stored for months while developing rich, concentrated flavors perfect for special preparations.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
*Turkey Legs
3Cooking Instructions
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Curing Process: Combine salt, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns. Coat turkey legs completely. Cure 12-24 hours refrigerated.
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Pre-Cook Preparation: Rinse legs thoroughly. Pat completely dry. All salt must be removed.
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Confit Cooking: Heat fat to 180°F. Submerge legs completely. Maintain temperature 3-4 hours. Meat should be fork-tender.
Serving: Remove from fat, crisp skin in hot pan before serving
Applications: Salads, hash, cassoulet, or as main course
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 415 calories, 45g protein, 23g fat, 10g carbohydrates.
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4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 415 calories, 45g protein, 23g fat, 10g carbohydrates.
