Braised Duck Tacos (Tacos de Carnitas de Pato) | Saveur

Name: Braised Duck Tacos (Tacos de Carnitas de Pato) | Saveur
Ingredients: 3 lb. duck legs; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 head garlic, halved horizontally; 1 large white onion, thinly sliced, plus one small, finely chopped; 1 (4") piece Mexican cinnamon, broken in half; 1 medium orange, quartered; 12 corn tortillas, warmed; 3 ⁄ 4 cup roughly chopped cilantro; Lime wedges, for serving; Salsa , such as tomatillo and pineapple or peach pico de gallo, for serving (optional)

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Slowly braised duck infused with the aroma of Mexican cinnamon and orange is shredded and pan-fried until crisp in this recipe from chef Roberto Santibanez.

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Ingredients

3 lb. duck legs
1 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 head garlic, halved horizontally
1 large white onion, thinly sliced, plus one small, finely chopped
1 (4") piece Mexican cinnamon, broken in half
1 medium orange, quartered
12 corn tortillas, warmed
3⁄4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving
<a href="https://www.saveur.com/recipes-search/?string=salsa">Salsa</a>, such as tomatillo and pineapple or peach pico de gallo, for serving (optional)