Braised Duck Tamales with Sour Cherry Mojo

Name: Braised Duck Tamales with Sour Cherry Mojo
Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup chopped thyme leaves; 4 duck legs; 1 white onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic; 6 star anise pods; 2 large sticks canela (Mexican cinnamon); 4 cups melted duck fat; 1 pound package cornhusks; 1 cup instant corn flour; 3/4 cup warm water; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 cups dried cherries; 3 cups red wine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots; 1 chipotle in adobo, chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley