Sous Vide Duck Leg Confit: Temperature & Time Guide
Confit usually means days in a vat of duck fat. Sous vide delivers the same result in a bag — no vat required.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Cure legs with salt, thyme, and garlic for 12-24 hours. 2) Rinse, seal with duck fat or oil. 3) Cook at 170°F for 12 hours. 4) Chill in the fat. 5) Crisp skin-side down in a pan, serve with anything — it's the ultimate make-ahead.
FAQ
What temperature for confit?
170°F (77°C) for 12 hours — the collagen fully melts.
Do I need duck fat?
It's traditional and better, but neutral oil works in the bag.
How long does confit keep?
Stored in its fat, refrigerated — weeks. That's the point of confit.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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