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Turkey Leg Confit

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon juniper berries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4 turkey legs about 12 ounces each
  • 3 cups chicken or duck fat
  • 2 cups best quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup grated apple tossed with 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup apple sauce homemade preferred
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300.
  • Pulse the garlic, juniper, thyme and rosemary with the salt in a food processor.Rub the mixture on the turkey legs and refrigerator overnight.
  • With a damp towel, wipe the salt from the turkey legs, a little remaining salt is fine.
  • Place the turkey legs in a casserole and add the poultry fat.Poach the turkey legs until the meat begins to pull away from the bone (about 2 hours).
  • Remove the legs form the fat. Strain the fat and freeze to use again.Pull the meat from the bones and shred.
  • Add the chopped apple, apple sauce and fresh cilantro. Enjoy as a side dish.