Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHigginsMagret, Confit & Sausage Of Liberty Duck Recipe

Magret, Confit & Sausage Of Liberty Duck Recipe

Inspired by Higgins
Time2h
Serves4

with huckleberry compote, a polenta cake and braised greens

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Ingredients

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Duck Preparation

Huckleberry Compote

Polenta Cake

Method

Duck Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Duck

    Season the duck breasts with salt and black pepper. In a skillet, render the duck fat over medium heat. Once hot, place the duck breasts skin-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest.

  2. 2

    Make Duck Confit

    Submerge the seasoned duck in duck fat and cook in a low oven (200°F/93°C) for 2-3 hours until tender. Remove from fat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Sausage

    Cook any Liberty duck sausage according to package instructions or by grilling until cooked through.

Huckleberry Compote

  1. 4

    Make the Compote

    In a saucepan, combine huckleberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Polenta Cake

  1. 5

    Cook the Polenta

    In a pot, bring water to a boil and add salt. Gradually whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in butter and parmesan cheese. Pour into a greased baking dish and let cool.

  2. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Once cooled, slice the polenta and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Braised Greens

  1. 7

    Braised Greens

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add mixed greens and cook until wilted. Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.

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