Honey and Spiced Caramelized Duck Legs
Discover our delicious recipe for honey and spiced caramelized duck legs, a comforting dish perfect for family or friends meals. Thanks to the slow cooking in dry cider, the meat becomes tender and absorbs a delightful sweetness from acacia honey, enhanced by ginger and four-spice. Ideal for special occasions or just to treat yourself, this dish pairs perfectly with seasonal vegetables or creamy mash. Easy to prepare, even for beginner cooks, it mainly requires cooking time. Feel free to serve your duck legs with a good glass of cider for a perfect harmony of flavors. Try it and enjoy!
- Preparation time: 15 min
- Cooking time: 1 h 30
- Servings: for 4 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 2 duck legs (for 4 people)
- - 100 ml of liquid acacia honey
- - 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- - 1 teaspoon of four
- - spice mix
- - 500 ml of dry cider
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Start by generously brushing the duck legs with honey, then place them in a cast-iron pot for optimal cooking.
2. Add the cider, making sure to fully cover the legs. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with a teaspoon of ginger and four-spice blend.
3. Let it simmer on low heat, uncovered, for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
4. Keep an eye on the cooking: when the cider has almost evaporated and the legs are nicely caramelized, the dish is ready. Be careful not to let it stick towards the end!
