Bear Confit in Pic-A-Nic Baskets

Confit is a classic French preparation of cooking meat in its own fat to create a succulent fall-apart dish. It’s often used with duck legs and duck fat, but bear meat and grease also work exceptionally well. To learn more about the technique, check out this article.

These crispy potato baskets filled with confit bear meat are the perfect appetizer to serve to intrepid guests at your next party or on game day. Much like when Yogi Bear is around, these picnic baskets will disappear quickly!