Duck Confit

[Nate_Simon]

Well, that’s the beauty of sous vide. The results are up to you. For a more traditional texture, maybe 180F for 8 hrs. For a meatier texture, not as flaky, try 140F for 48 hrs.

[Betty_C]

I ate some month-old duck confit after heating it to 190 F for an hour with my Anova, then browning it on the stove. It was delicious and I’m alive to tell the tale.

[Milton_Hudson]

@Nola Palomar

You know, you can use EVOO to keep it submerged too right? The villagers did not have refrigeration until way late so many of the old recipes are still used. Many use a clay pot with a lid (orza), essentially cook the meat with the spices & salt, place in orza and cover with the same oil you cooked it in. You can keep it in the frig or out on the counter if you want.

This is how i have done it many times. I reuse it so it gradually becomes a mix of olive oil and duck fat.

[Nate_Simon]

If you’re not a villager, I’d still recommend sous vide!

[Craig_G]

@Betty C

I ate some month-old duck confit after heating it to 190 F for an hour with my Anova, then browning it on the stove. It was delicious and I’m alive to tell the tale.

You’re confusing anecdote and data

[Betty_C]

@Craig G

@Betty C

I ate some month-old duck confit after heating it to 190 F for an hour with my Anova, then browning it on the stove. It was delicious and I’m alive to tell the tale.

You’re confusing anecdote and data

I’m truly puzzled by this. How have I confused anecdote and data?

Fact: anaerobic environments, like duck confit in fat, vacuum sealed in a bag, can lead to botulism toxin build-up if the duck was improperly preserved.

Fact: exposing botulism toxin to 85C or higher for at least 5 minutes will denature the toxin and make the food safe to eat.

So which part is the anecdote?

[Craig_G]

@Betty C

@Craig G

You’re confusing anecdote and data

I’m truly puzzled by this. How have I confused anecdote and data?

Now you’re confusing jokes and peer review.

But in any case, one example of “I did X and I didn’t die” is an anecdote.

[Betty_C]

@Craig G

@Betty C

@Craig G

You’re confusing anecdote and data

I’m truly puzzled by this. How have I confused anecdote and data?

Now you’re confusing jokes and peer review.

But in any case, one example of “I did X and I didn’t die” is an anecdote.

Good lord, that was a joke?