Hoisin Glazed Duck Legs

Have made this twice now and love it! Super easy, with a great sauce. Try it tonight!

Link to my YouTube "making of the recipe" video: https://youtu.be/uSubNZSNwYU

Original recipe credit: https://dashofsavory.com/hoisin-glazed-duck-legs/

Recipe below contains my modifications.

Note: pictures below are from the first time I made this, when I used 3 duck legs

Ingredients:

2 (or 3) duck legs
kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper, for seasoning
1/3 c. hoisin sauce
2 T. reduced sodium soy sauce
2 T. mirin
2 T. honey
1 tsp. Thai chili paste (or sambal oelek)
chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400°F.

2. Season duck legs all over with kosher salt and pepper.  Place them, skin side down, in a large cast iron skillet, then heat skillet over medium to medium-high heat.  Cook for 8 min, then turn legs over for 2 additional min.

3. Transfer pan to oven and set timer for 10 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, prepare sauce: whisk together the hoisin, soy sauce, mirin, honey, and sambal oelek.  When the timer goes off, brush some of the glaze over the duck legs and set timer for another 10 min.  Glaze legs a second time, then set timer for 10 more min.  Glaze legs a third time, then set timer for 5 minutes.  Check internal temp--needs to be 165°F (or greater).  Bake longer if needed.  Glaze again at end if any sauce remains.

5. If desired, heat/cook the remaining sauce to serve with the legs and/or whatever side dish you choose. Top glazed legs with green onions and sesame seeds, serve immediately and enjoy!