Orange-Anise Glazed Duck

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   For the duck: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Place the duck legs in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, cover the legs with duck fat and add the star anise.

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   Cover the baking pan with foil.

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   Cook until the meat is able to pull away from the bone but also stays intact, 4 hours.

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   To serve, place the duck skin-side down on a griddle or sautee pan over medium heat for until the skin is crispy and golden, 4 to 5 minutes.

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   For the glaze: While the duck is in the oven, prepare the sauce.

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   In a medium saucepan, mix the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and star anise.

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   Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.

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   Allow to cool, and then strain.

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   To serve, reduce the glaze by half over medium-high heat, it should get thick and sticky.

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    Pour the reduced sauce onto the crispy duck legs.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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