Duck legs in orange sauce
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Duck is actually very easy to prepare, and the result will pleasantly surprise you. This dish is perfect for a festive table and will delight your guests, as people usually only serve chicken drumsticks. Serve the duck with a potato side dish or a light vegetable salad. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, I'll prepare the duck legs: I clean each one from feathers and thoroughly rinse them, then dry with paper towels. I place the duck thighs on a baking tray, rub them with salt, and let them sit for half an hour. I wash the orange, grate its zest, peel the garlic and cut it into large pieces. I place the zest, garlic, salt, and pepper over the duck. I break the bay leaf into pieces and add it to the tray, then pour in white wine. I cover the tray with foil and bake in the oven for an hour and a half, removing the foil 15 minutes before the end.
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Step 2
2. Peel the oranges and separate them into segments, removing the peel and white membranes. Place granulated sugar in a frying pan and heat until completely dissolved. Add the prepared orange segments, coat them in caramel, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the zest of one orange and vinegar to the pan, and cook for another 2 minutes, then carefully transfer the oranges.
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Step 3
3. I transfer the duck to a plate and pour the rendered duck fat into a glass. I pour the duck fat into the skillet where I sautéed the orange, return it to the heat, and cook for several minutes. I place each duck leg onto a plate, add caramelized orange slices, and pour the prepared orange sauce over the duck.