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Duck Confit in an Autoclave
                 

Duck Confit in an Autoclave  

Ivan Ivanchuk
  • Icon Medium level
  • Icon Duck
  • Icon 3 servings
  • Icon 30 min
Braised duck

Equipment for duck stew:

Autoclave "A16 electro" (Universal)

Autoclave "A16 electro" (Universal)
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Doipack RETORT 160x210x41 GREEN 130 microns (for sterilization in an autoclave) 50 pcs.

Doipack RETORT 160x210x41 GREEN 130 microns (for sterilization in an autoclave) 50 pcs.
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Twist-off lid for autoclave 82 mm (50 pcs)

Twist-off lid for autoclave 82 mm (50 pcs)
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View the recipe for duck in an autoclave:

Duck Confit Recipe

Duck confit in an autoclave — is a true delicacy for gourmets who appreciate rich poultry dishes with a deep aroma. This autoclave recipe with French notes preserves the juiciness of the duck meat, adding an unforgettable bouquet of aromatic spices, such as allspice, barberry, anise, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom. The duck confit has an incredibly tender and juicy taste, with light spicy notes that emphasize the natural sweetness of the duck meat. The use of pistachios adds an interesting nutty flavor, and dried garlic gives it a light piquancy.  Autoclave preservation guarantees that the dish will retain its freshness and nutritional value for a long time. Thanks to autoclaving, the confit not only retains all its flavors but also becomes more aged and harmonious.

Duck confit in an autoclave goes well with mashed potatoes, fresh baguette, or as a standalone dish. It will be a great addition to a family dinner or a festive table when you want to surprise guests with something special, or it can be the basis for more complex dishes, such as duck pasta or duck stew.

Duck stew in an autoclave recipe for winter for 3 jars of 0.5 liters.

Ingredients for duck

  • Duck legs6pcs
  • Allspice
  • Barberry
  • Anise/Star Anise
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Cardamom or Juniper
  • Pistachios100g
  • Dry garlic
  • Salt/Pepper

Step 1

Separate 6 duck legs from the bone and add salt.
Cutting duck legs

Step 2

Grind the spices in a blender in the following proportion: 10 cloves, 5 cardamom pods, 10 barberries, 10 allspice berries, 4 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 25 grams of dry garlic, 30 grams of salt.
Blending spices

Step 3

Add the ground spices to the bowl with the duck meat.
Adding spices to the duck

Step 4

Chop or crush the pistachios with a knife.
Chopping pistachios

Step 5

Add the pistachios to the meat.
Adding pistachios to the duck

Step 6

Mix all the ingredients together.
Mixing the ingredients

Step 7

Fill the jars tightly, close them and preserve them, while preparing the stew in the autoclave:
  • If the thermometer is in the upper part of the container - 30 minutes at a temperature of 110 degrees.
  • If the thermometer is in the lower part of the container - 30 minutes at a temperature of 120 degrees.
Send to autoclave

Step 8

Take out the jars and enjoy incredibly tender duck meat with pistachios.
Tasting the canned duck

Canning duck with UTEHO!

French-style duck legs on your table – it's possible with an autoclave! Thanks to the autoclave, you can be sure that this stew will stay fresh and delicious even months after preparation.

Recipe Author

Ivan Ivanchuk

Chef, participant of Master Chef, and host of YouTube channels. Or a culinary magician who enchants Chernivtsi and all of Ukraine with his exquisite dishes and charisma. Combining cozy restaurants, an author’s menu, and a fascinating personality, he creates not just recipes but a true fireworks of flavors and emotions.