Braised Duck Legs With Dried Orange And Almonds Recipe

• 4 lrg Duck legs - (abt 2 to 3 lbs) Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 6 Tbsp. Virgin extra virgin olive oil Flour for dredging
• 2 med Spanish onions sliced 1/4" rounds
• 1 med Leek minced 1/2" rounds
• 1 med Carrot minced 1/4" rounds
• 1/2 c. Grand Marnier
• 1 c. Dry white wine
• 2 c. Chicken stock
• 1/4 c. Dry orange plus
• 2 Tbsp. Dry orange (available at specialty shops)
• 1/2 c. Blanched sliced almonds plus
• 4 Tbsp. Blanched sliced almonds for garnish
• 1 x recipe Root Vegetable Mash see * Note

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