TURKEY CONFIT

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Provided by Food Network

Time 20h15m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups salt
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh tarragon
1 bunch fresh sage
1 bunch fresh chives
2 whole turkey breasts, about 12 pounds
1 gallon duck fat

Steps:

  • Place the salt and all the herbs into a food processor and process until the salt is pure green. Set aside.
  • Place the turkey breasts on a wire rack above a sheet pan and place in the refrigerator to dry for 3 hours. Take out and rub the salt all over the turkey breasts. Return to the refrigerator for another 2 hours. Take out and rinse all the salt off in cold running water. Place back on a clean rack on a sheet pan and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Take the turkey out and place, skin side up, in a deep hotel pan. Cover the turkey completely in the duck fat. Roast in the oven for 3 hours. When it comes out, let it sit for 1 hour to cool off. Serve.

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