Braised duck legs
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Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the duck legs under running water. Cut off excess fat with a knife, heat a skillet without oil, and fry the duck fat in it until it is completely rendered. Remove the cracklings from the skillet and set aside.
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Step 2
Place the duck legs into the hot fat. Sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side over high heat until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy crust.
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Step 3
Set the drumsticks aside in a separate dish. Peel the onion and carrots and chop them. Finely dice the onion and slice the carrots into half-rings. Sauté the vegetables in duck fat until tender.
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Step 4
Now add the seared duck legs to the vegetables. Pour in half a cup of clean water, add a bay leaf, a few allspice berries, and season with salt. Once the dish comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about an hour, until the meat is completely tender.