To prepare the confit duck legs, first remove any feathers from the legs with a blowtorch (1). Rinse them under running water ...

It will keep for weeks if properly covered in the fat. The duck legs can then be extracted, the fat scraped off, and grilled to crisp perfection. Salt cure the duck legs overnight in the fridge ...

I’ve kept them for a good six months in the past. Once you’ve made the plums, all you have to do on the day is roast the duck legs (there isn’t even any carving) and make a side dish.

Duck legs paired with umami-rich dried mushrooms give a wonderful depth to this noodle broth. Using the pressure cooker extracts maximum flavour from the ingredients. Put the duck legs in a cold ...