Curry-Glazed Duck Legs Recipe

Name: Curry-Glazed Duck Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 duck legs; 2 to 3 cloves garlic; 1 to 2 minced jalapenos; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; Grated zest of one orange; Salt; freshly ground black pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup lime juice (from about 4 limes); 1 cup chicken stock

Servings: persons

6 to 8 duck legs
2 to 3 cloves garlic
1 to 2 minced jalapenos
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons minced ginger
Grated zest of one orange
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice (from about 4 limes)
1 cup chicken stock

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Rinse and pat the duck legs dry with paper towels.
3
Using a blender or a mortar and pestle, blend the garlic, jalapenos, curry, ginger, zest and a large pinch of salt and pepper.
4
Stir in enough olive oil to make a paste, 2 to 3 tablespoons.
5
Rub the paste into the duck legs, season with salt and pepper and place in a large roasting pan.
6
Roast for 1 hour to render the fat.
7
Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
8
Pour off the fat and reserve for another use.
9
Pour the juices and chicken stock over and around the duck pieces and cover the pan loosely with parchment paper.
10
Return to the oven for 45 minutes to tenderize the meat.
11
Transfer the duck legs to a platter.
12
Scrape the edges of the pan with a spoon to incorporate the caramelized bits into the juices.
13
Strain.
14
Taste the pan juices and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
15
Keep warm.
16
Just before serving, crisp the duck in a hot oven for 15 minutes.
17
Spoon the pan juices over the duck legs and serve with apple salsa.

203

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 8 duck legs, 2 to 3 cloves garlic, 1 to 2 minced jalapenos, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and more.

Yes, Curry-Glazed Duck Legs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Curry-Glazed Duck Legs

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