CONFIT
Ingredient Insight from the BigOven Food Dictionary
A term which means "cooked in its own fat". This method was first used to preserve meats for long periods of time when fresh meat was difficult to get. The most common meats used in confit are duck, goose, and pork. Confit is a main ingredient in the dish cassoulet.
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