What French cooking technique involves cooking food slowly in fat at a low temperature?
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Confit
The word 'confit' comes from the French verb 'confire,' which means to preserve. Originally, this method was used to keep meats edible for months by sealing them under a layer of chilled fat to block out bacteria.
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