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Duck Legs in the Oven

Oven-roasted duck legs with crunchy, crispy skin! Basted with their own fat for a fantastically delicious result. Can be served at any time of the year.
Author: Anette Søstrøm Asmussen
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Danish
Keyword: Dinner, Duck, Duck Leg, oven food
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Metric - US Customary

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Ovenproof dish

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs. Duck Leg
  • 14 gram Rapeseed Oil Or another neutral oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves Garlic

Instructions

  • Start by drying the duck legs thoroughly with a clean tea towel.
  • Season the legs with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • Grease an ovenproof dish with oil and add garlic (optionally also potatoes / root vegetables) to the dish. Leave the garlic in their skins. This protects them from the heat and ensures you get delicious, sweet, and soft garlic cloves.
  • Place the dish in the oven at 175 degrees Celsius (347 degrees Fahrenheit) in a conventional oven for 75 minutes. Baste the legs with their own fat a couple of times during the cooking time. The fat helps give a crispy and delicious piece of meat and skin.