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Confit (French) (pronounced "Con-fee") is a generic term for various kinds of food that have been immersed in a substance for both flavor and preservation. Sealed and stored in a cool place, confit can last for several months. Confit is one of the oldest ways to preserve food, and is a speciality of southwestern France.
[edit] About Confit
Confit is a French term describing a cooking technique which invloves cooking food, especially meat, that has been preserved with salt in its own fat. Popular meats prepared in this way include Duck, Goose and Pork.
The meat is placed in a pot or crock, covered with fat and cooked. The fat is discarded and the resulting meat is moist and succulent. It can be eaten as is or combined with other foods to make other dishes.
The term is also used to refer to fruit and vegetable condiments cooked to a jam-like consistency.
Recipes With Confit
Balsamic Vinegar, Clove Garlic, Morel Mushroom, Mushrooms, Olive Oil
Aubergine, Basil, Beef, Chilli, Clarified Butter
Clove, Garlic, Green Onion, Mushrooms, Navy Bean.
Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Clove Garlic, Fennel Seed, Lime Juice
Cornstarch, Cream Of Tartar, Egg White, Egg Yolk, Flour
