3 duck fat confit potatoes Recipes

leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups), confit duck legs at room temperature, pitted prunes, coarsely chopped, armagnac or cognac, rendered duck fat or extra-virgin olive oil, cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil, dry white wine, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, thyme sprigs, by 1-inch) lemon zest, by 1-inch) orange zest, reduced-sodium chicken broth, water, divided, yukon gold potatoes, quartered

whole ducks (use moulard ducks, if possible), coarse sea salt, mixed spices, saltpeter (potassium nitrate), available at some specialty stores or serving from a pharmacy, black pepper, branches rosemary or thyme, dry white wine, water, rendered duck or goose fat (about 16 oz), sauteed garlic potatoes