Ingredients
- 3 lb. duck legs
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped thyme, plus 4 sprigs
- 1⁄4 cup kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp. ground ginger
- 10 cups duck or chicken stock
- 1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed, plus freshly ground, to taste
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (2″) piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp. armagnac or brandy
- 3 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp. grated orange zest
- 1⁄8 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 cup duck fat
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Toast points, for serving
- Cornichons, pickled carrots, onions, radishes, or turnips, for serving (optional)
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