Traditional French confit de canard
Confit de canard is a classic French dish originating from the Gascony region, where duck legs are slow-cooked and preserved in their own rendered fat. The primary ingredients are duck legs, coarse salt, and aromatic herbs like thyme and garlic, resulting in incredibly tender, flavorful meat with a crispy skin when finished in a pan.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in fat and protein, with virtually no carbohydrates, providing a rich source of energy. A typical serving offers significant amounts of B vitamins, iron, and zinc, with a calorie count often ranging from 500 to 700 kcal depending on the portion and how much fat is consumed.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 580 kcal |
| Protein | 36 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 48 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg |
| Selenium | 28 µg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Choline | 90 mg |
Per 1 duck leg with skin (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, confit is a centuries-old preservation technique that allowed families to store meat for months in cool cellars without refrigeration. Nutritionally, while high in fat, the slow-cooking process makes the meat exceptionally tender and the fat itself is a stable, saturated fat that was historically valued for its long shelf life.
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