Duck Rillettes | Saveur

Ingredients

• 3 lb. duck legs
• ¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped thyme, plus 4 sprigs
• ¹⁄₄ cup kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 tbsp. ground ginger
• 10 cups duck or chicken stock
• 1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed, plus freshly ground, to taste
• 10 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (2") piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp. armagnac or brandy
• 3 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp. grated orange zest
• ¹⁄₈ tsp. ground cloves
• 1 cup duck fat
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Toast points, for serving
• Cornichons, pickled carrots, onions, radishes, or turnips, for serving (optional)