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Irresistible Crispy Duck Confit with Orange Reduction

Crispy Duck Confit with Orange Reduction
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A classic French dish featuring tender duck legs cooked in their own fat, served with a tangy orange reduction.

Ingredients

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  • 4 duck legs
  • 4 cups duck fat
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 oranges, juiced
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Season duck legs with salt and pepper.
  2. Place duck legs in a baking dish with garlic, thyme, and bay leaf.
  3. Melt duck fat and pour over the duck until fully submerged.
  4. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2.5 hours until tender.
  5. Remove duck legs and crisp skin in a hot pan.
  6. Simmer orange juice, sugar, and vinegar in a saucepan until thickened.
  7. Serve duck with orange reduction.

Notes

  • Use a deep baking dish to fully submerge duck legs.
  • Store leftover duck fat for future cooking.
  • Adjust sugar in the reduction to taste.

Nutrition

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