Duck Confit Crostini with Pickled Cherries and Duck Cracklings

Name: Duck Confit Crostini with Pickled Cherries and Duck Cracklings
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 sprig rosemary; 1 chile de árbol, crushed, or ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; ½ cup dried tart cherries; 16 slices baguette; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 confit duck legs; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

By Dawn PerryPhotographer Alex Lau

February 18, 2015

Alex Lau

For a slightly more casual vibe, pack this sweet-and-savory mixture into a jar and serve with a knife for spreading on the toasts.

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