Braised Duck Legs with Figs Lime and Honey – Recipes

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

4 duck legs, trimmed of excess fat
Salt
12 large shallots, peeled and left whole, roots trimmed
12 dried figs
2 branches fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons honey
4 quarter-size slices fresh ginger
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1-2 cups duck stock

DIRECTIONS

Season the duck with ¾ teaspoon salt per pound. Refrigerate 1-2 days. Pat dry.

Brown duck skin side down over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and the fat has collected in the pan. Transfer the duck to a casserole that can hold the legs in a single later. Discard the fat.

Add shallots, figs, rosemary, honey, ginger, peppercorns, wine, and lime juice, Pour in enough stock to barely cover the contents of the pan. Bring to a boil and skim off any scum that rises. Cover pan and transfer to the oven to braise for 1½-2 hours or until the meat is very tender.

Transfer the duck, shallots and figs to a platter and keep warm. Reduce the braising liquid to desired consistency and serve.