Confit [con fee]

Meat preserved in its own fat. That fat also gives it excellent flavor. Duck is commonly prepared this way, although “confit” can also refer to fruit and other foods that are submerged in a substance, such as sugar, for preservation and flavor (think candied oranges).

Hear it:

Eat it:

• Smoked duck leg confit at Local 188


• The North Atlantic Fluke Crudo at Eventide Oyster Co. is made with orange confit, celery, and ginger


• Get duck confit with goat cheese and sweet onion jam on grilled brioche at The Front Room


• Duckfat boats a duck confit served with napa cabbage slaw, cilantro, and spicy mayo