Recipe of Duck à l'Orange

Ingredients

• 4 duck legs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup orange juice
• Zest of 2 oranges
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cloves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Season duck legs with salt and pepper, then sear them in a hot, oven-safe pan until golden brown on all sides.

3. 3

   Combine orange juice, orange zest, chicken broth, red wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a bowl.

4. 4

   Pour the orange mixture over the duck legs, cover the pan, and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the duck is tender.

5. 5

   Remove the duck from the oven, transfer it to a serving platter, and keep it warm.

6. 6

   Strain the sauce, discarding solids, and return it to the pan. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, then stir in butter until melted.

7. 7

   Spoon the orange sauce over the duck, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot. Enjoy this sophisticated European delight!