Instant Pot Duck Confit

Step 1

Sprinkle the duck legs evenly with the salt and Herbes de Provence. Pour 1 cup of water into the pressure cooker pot, and then put a pressure cooker rack into the pot. Put the duck legs on the rack in a loose pile.

Step 2

Pressure cook the duck legs for 30 minutes with a Natural Pressure Release: Lock the lid and pressure cook on high pressure for 30 minutes in an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker (“manual” or “pressure cook” mode in an Instant Pot) or for 25 minutes in a stovetop PC. Let the pressure come down naturally, about 15 more minutes. Unlock the lid and open the pot, tilting the lid away from you to avoid the hot steam.

Step 3

Brown the duck legs: Gently move the duck legs from the pressure cooker to a platter. (They’re very tender, and will want to fall apart.) Heat a tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Set the duck legs in the pan, skin side down, and cook until the skin is browned, about 3 minutes. Flip the legs and brown on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Serve and enjoy!