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Crispy Confit Duck Leg and Dauphinoise

Crispy Confit Duck Leg and Dauphinoise

With Cavolo Nero and a Honey Orange Sauce
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 09, 2026
Calories
906 kcal
Protein
47g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450

Potatoes

1

Echalion Shallot

150

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

1

Dried Thyme

2

Chicken Stock Powder

40

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

1.2

Confit Duck Legs

1

Orange

30

Unsalted Butter

15

Honey

100

Chopped Cavolo Nero

Not included in your delivery

Water

150

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kcal)906 kcal
Energy (kJ)3791 kJ
Fat58 g
of which saturates27 g
Carbohydrate61 g
of which sugars15 g
Protein47 g
Salt2.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Medium Saucepan
Colander
Oven dish
Bowl
Grill Pan
Plate

Instructions

Get Started
1

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Pop a large saucepan of water onto boil with 0.5 tsp salt. Peel the potatoes and chop into ½cm thick discs. Add to the water and cook until the potatoes have softened and just cooked through, 8-10 mins. Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot. When the potatoes are cooked, drain into a colander and allow to steam for a couple of minutes. Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add half the shallot and cook until softened and lightly browned, 5-6 mins.

Dauphinois Potatoes
2

Meanwhile, lay half the drained potato slices in an appropriately sized ovenproof dish. Set aside. Pour the water (see ingredients for amount) into the pan with the shallot. Add the creme fraiche, dried thyme and half the chicken stock powder. Stir to combine and heat through, then pour onto the potatoes in the dish. Arrange the remaining potatoes on top and cover with a layer of hard Italian cheese. Pop on the middle shelf and bake the dauphinois in the oven until the potatoes are cooked through and top is golden, 25-30 mins.

Roast the Duck
3

Remove the confit duck legs from their packaging and place in a roasting tin skin side up. Drizzle with oil, then roast on the top shelf of your oven until the duck skin is crispy, 25-30 mins. Meanwhile, zest and halve the orange. Squeeze half the juice into a small bowl and set aside. Slice the remaining orange into thin slices, 2 per person.

Make the Sauce
4

Meanwhile, wash out your saucepan and pop on a medium heat and add the butter. Allow it to melt, then add the remaining shallots and fry until softened, 2-3 mins. Add the honey, water (see ingredient list for amount), remaining chicken stock powder and the orange juice. Stir, bring to the boil and simmer, stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced by half, 5-8 mins, until thickened. Remove from the heat. Once the duck is cooked, cover with foil and leave to rest for a few mins. IMPORTANT: The duck is cooked when it is piping hot

Cavlo Time
5

Wash out your frying pan and pop onto medium-high heat (no oil). Once hot, add the orange slices leave them to char nicely, turning once, 2-3 mins each side. Remove from the pan and set aside for later. Add a splash of water to deglaze the pan, add the cavolo nero and orange zest to the pan, cover immediately and leave to steam for 3-4 mins. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve Up
6

Divide the cavolo nero between plates. Place the duck legs on top of the cavolo nero and pour the orange sauce onto the leg. Garnish with the charred orange slices. Serve with the potato dauphinois. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the orange sauce and dauphinoise potatoes, though some found the thyme overpowering.
  • Ease of prep: While some found it straightforward, others noted it was more time-consuming than usual recipes.
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing dried thyme in the dauphinoise; some preferred garlic instead for a milder flavour.
  • Next-day meals: Several mentioned the generous portion size, with some able to enjoy leftovers the next day.
  • Duck quality: Some praised the tender, flavourful duck, while others found it dry or lacking in meat.
  • Vegetable pairing: Mixed opinions on the cavolo nero; some enjoyed it, others suggested alternatives like green beans.
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