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Confit of Duck Gizzards

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Confit of Duck Gizzards

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by Mettch

Confit of Duck Gizzards

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by Mettch

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    Mettch's Notes: I have come across this odd part many a time during childhood vacations in south-east France, however I did not know its proper Danish name until very recently (the proper Danish term would...

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Serves 8

  1. Mix gizzards with the coarse salt and let it marinate for 12 hours in the refridgerator.

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  2. Rince the gizzards thoroughly and make sure they are dry thereafter.

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  3. Heat the duck fat in a large pot. Then add the gizzards.

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  4. Add garlic cloves, laurel and thyme to a tea pouch, and add this to the pot.

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  5. Simmer for at least one hour.

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  6. Make sure the gizzards are fully cooked before you let them cool.

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  7. The gizzards can be stored in the refrigerator (covered with grease and protected the air) for up to 2 weeks.

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  8. Before eating, heat them up in a pan for 4 to 5 minutes. They go extremely well with a crisp salad in a light vinaigrette. This time I served them with potatoes in a basil pesto as well.

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