Turkey Thigh Confit with Citrus Mustard Sauce

Name: Turkey Thigh Confit with Citrus Mustard Sauce
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 3 , large onions, chopped coarse (4¾ cups); 12 sprigs, fresh thyme; 2 1/2 tablespoons, table salt for curing; 4 1/2 teaspoons, sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons, pepper; 4 pounds bone-in, turkey thighs; 6 cups, duck fat, chicken fat, or vegetable oil, for confit; 1 , garlic head, halved crosswise; 2 , bay leaves; 1/2 cup, orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons, whole-grain mustard; 3/4 teaspoon, grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice; 1/4 teaspoon, table salt; 1/8 teaspoon, cayenne pepper

Main Courses
Turkey
Roasts
Holiday
Thanksgiving

By Lan Lam ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2020, America's Test Kitchen TV

The hands-off, naturally make-ahead confit technique transforms turkey thighs into a silky, dense, and savory revelation.

SERVES 6 to 8

TIME 5½ hours, plus 4 days salting

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