Confit duck legs are a succulent main course inspired by elegant and refined French cuisine. this recipe, the duck legs will be tender and juicy the inside, maintaining an irresistible crispy crust the outside. The aromas further enhance the flavor: the freshness of the orange, with its zest adding a citrusy touch, and the enveloping scent of thyme, which harmoniously completes the complex taste of duck meat. But that’s not all: the dish is served with equally delicious sides. Belgian endive, crunchy and delicately bitter, becomes the celebrità alongside the duck legs. Sautéed con a pan with a mescolanza of orange juice and balsamic vinegar, this vegetable turns into a tasty accompaniment capable of balancing the richness of the meat with its light acidity. Confit duck legs are a truly gourmet experience to enjoy comfortably at home.
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To prepare the confit duck legs, first remove any feathers from the legs with a blowtorch 1. Rinse them under running 2 and pat them dry. Then place them con a baking dish with bay leaves, thyme, salt, and the mixed peppercorns 3.
Flavor with orange zest 4then cover with plastic wrap 5 and marinate con the refrigerator for 12 hours. After marinating, cover the legs with clarified butter 6.
Cover the baking dish with parchment paper 7 and wrap it with foil 8then bake con a preheated static oven at 320°F for 3 hours. Once ready, take them out of the oven 9.
Remove the legs from the baking dish, place them a baking tray lined with parchment paper 10and bake con a preheated oven at 430°F for 40 minutes; this way, the meat will be very tender and the skin nicely flavorful and crispy. Meanwhile, cut the endive heads con half 11. a pan, heat a splash of oil with a clove of garlic 12.
Salt 13 and pepper, add the thyme sprigs, and brown the endive both sides 14. Deglaze with orange juice 15.
Also pour con the balsamic vinegar 16cover with the lid 17and cook for 10 minutes 18.
Take the duck legs out of the oven, which will now be well browned 19. Plate the confit duck legs and serve with the endive 20 and a sprinkle of pepper 21!
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