Steps:
- Mince and mash 4 garlic cloves to a paste with a pinch of kosher salt. Stir together paste, kosher salt (1/4 cup), thyme, quatre épices, shallots, and bay leaves in a large bowl. Add duck legs and toss to coat, then marinate, covered and chilled, at least 1 day and up to 2 days.
- Wipe off marinade with paper towels.
- Trim off 1/4 inch from top of garlic head, then stick 2 whole cloves into head. Melt duck fat in a wide large heavy pot over low heat, then cook garlic head and duck legs, uncovered, over low heat until fat registers approximately 190°F, about 1 hour. Continue to cook duck, maintaining a temperature of 190 to 210°F, until a wooden pick slides easily into thighs, 2 to 3 hours more.
- Transfer duck with a slotted spoon to a large bowl (reserve garlic for another use if desired). Slowly pour duck fat through a fine-mesh sieve into a large crock or deep bowl, leaving any cloudy liquid or meat juices in bottom of pot, then pour strained fat over duck legs to cover by 1 inch. (If necessary, shorten drumstick bones 1 to 2 inches using a large heavy knife to fit legs more tightly in bowl.) Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours, then chill, covered, at least 8 hours.
- Just before serving, remove duck from fat (reserve fat for another use, such as frying), scraping off most of fat, then cook, skin side down, in a large heavy nonstick skillet over low heat, covered, until skin is crisp and duck is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes
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Shakeel Jesser
[email protected]I would definitely make these duck legs again.
Amir 5544
[email protected]These duck legs were very easy to make and they were delicious.
Kinsley Dobson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.
Lance Kobela
[email protected]These duck legs were a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise they were very good.
Guillermo DeSantiago
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Abdullah Shuraim
[email protected]These were the best duck legs I've ever had! So moist and flavorful
Abdul wandaz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the duck legs turned out great.
Boi Yiu
[email protected]These duck legs were very good. I would definitely make them again.
_chrispy_ j
[email protected]I loved these duck legs! They were so flavorful and juicy.
bhupi kainth
[email protected]These duck legs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Wealth Mine
[email protected]I would definitely make these duck legs again.
Kilas Rk
[email protected]These duck legs were very easy to make and they were delicious.
Rapson Rap
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.
Tomskido Fyre
[email protected]These duck legs were a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise they were very good.
Andrew Rivas
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
FARHAD ALI TEHMOOR
[email protected]These were the best duck legs I've ever had! So moist and flavorful
JUNGLE VILLAGE CENTRE
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the duck legs turned out perfectly.
Kayz tm
[email protected]These duck legs were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Musa Nawaz
[email protected]I made these duck legs for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! The guests raved about how delicious they were.
Richybee Eneojo
[email protected]These duck legs were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.