A nutrient-rich Pan-Seared Duck Legs recipe perfect for the carnivore diet. High in protein and healthy animal fats.
Introduction
What makes this Pan-Seared Duck Legs truly special? Duck Legs are perfect for slow cooking methods, becoming tender and flavorful, while the Pan-Seared cooking method draws inspiration from classic steakhouse techniques, creating a perfect crust while maintaining juiciness inside. The fat rendering technique used here transforms the Duck Legs into a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Whether you’re new to the carnivore diet or a seasoned pro, this recipe demonstrates how satisfying animal-based eating can be.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 18 oz Duck Legs
- 1 tbsp Duck Fat
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Rosemary
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Take Duck Legs out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
- Season Duck Legs generously with Oregano, Rosemary and Black Pepper.
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add Duck Fat and let it heat until shimmering.
- Add Duck Legs to the hot pan and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
- Cook Cod Liver separately using the same method, or add it during the last 7 minutes of cooking time.
- Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally with additional Duck Fat on top.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 476
- Protein: 47g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbs: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
- Sodium: 432mg