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Legs and wings of a 12-lb. turkey
1 tsp. rubbed sage
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 dried bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 qts. rendered duck

1. Pat dry the legs and wings of the turkey. Transfer turkey to a baking sheet.

2. In a spice grinder, finely grind sage, thyme, and bay leaves. Rub turkey with herbs and sprinkle generously with salt and black pepper; chill overnight, uncovered.

3. Heat oven to 325°. Heat duck fat in a 6-qt. pot over low heat. Transfer turkey to a 13" x 16" x 3" roasting pan; pour fat over turkey. Cover pan with foil; bake until very tender, about 3 hours. Let cool; refrigerate for up to 1 week.

4. When ready to serve, place pan of confit in a 500° oven and bake until fat is just liquefied. Remove from oven and transfer turkey parts (without fat) to a baking pan, skin side up. Roast until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes. (Reserve fat for another use.)

SERVES 4 – 6

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #115