Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.33 cup

raspberry vinegar

2 tsp

Dijon mustard

2 tbsp

creme de cassis

3 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

0.75 cup

vegetable oil

1 unit

confit of duck

1 unit

navel orange

sliced

1 pint

raspberries

2 bunches

arugula

stems discarded

0.75 cup

scallion

finely chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Whisk together raspberry vinegar, Dijon mustard, creme de cassis, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 2
~4 min

Slowly add vegetable oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 3
~4 min

Remove the skin from the duck confit.

Step 4
~4 min

Scrape off any fat from the duck skin.

Step 5
~4 min

Bake the duck skin in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan in a preheated 350F oven for 10-15 minutes until crisp.

Step 6
~4 min

Transfer the cracklings to paper towels to drain excess fat.

Step 7
~4 min

Sprinkle the cracklings with salt to taste and crumble them.

Step 8
~4 min

Remove the duck meat from the bones and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 9
~4 min

Arrange orange slices, raspberries, and arugula decoratively on a large platter.

Step 10
~4 min

In a separate bowl, toss the chopped duck meat with 1/4 cup of the dressing, chopped scallion, 1/4 of the cracklings, salt, and pepper.

Step 11
~4 min

Mound the duck salad mixture onto the platter with the fruit and arugula.

Step 12
~4 min

Drizzle the remaining dressing over the arugula and fruit.

Step 13
~4 min

Serve the remaining cracklings separately as a garnish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality raspberry vinegar for best flavor.

Make cracklings ahead of time for convenience.

Adjust dressing to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Cracklings can be made ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pair with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Goat cheese
Brie

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Duck confit is a traditional French preparation.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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