Crispy Duck With Sherry Jus | @home

Ingredients

• 4 medium beetroots
• 1 Tbsp salt
• ½ Tbsp whole black peppercorns
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 Tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 lemon
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tsp butter
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tsp flour
• 1/3 cup sherry
• ¼ cup red wine
• Juice and zest of 1 orange
• ¼ cup chicken stock
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 cups cooking oil
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 small-medium duck breasts
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil
• 4 small, neat bunches of fresh thyme.