Sous Vide Duck Leg Confit: Temperature & Time Guide
Traditional confit requires pounds of duck fat and hours of watching. Sous vide duck legs in their own fat at 180°F achieves the same melting tenderness with a fraction of the fat.
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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
Cure legs with salt, thyme, and garlic for 12-24 hours, rinse, seal with a little duck fat (or oil), cook at 180°F for 8-12 hours. Cool in the bag, then crisp skin-side down in a pan until golden. The classic cassoulet and duck confit staple.
FAQ
What temperature for sous vide duck confit?
180°F (82°C) for 8-12 hours — meltingly tender.
Do I need lots of duck fat?
No — just a spoonful to coat; the legs render their own fat as they cook.
How do I crisp the skin?
Cool first, then sear skin-side down in a dry pan for 5-7 minutes — rendered fat does the work.
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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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