3 braised duck with leeks and Recipes

island (pekin) duck, excess fat from body cavity discarded, leek , cut into 1-inch pieces, sweet onions (2 lb total ) such as vidalia, carrot, water, parsnips, grapeseed or vegetable oil, divided, peeled ginger, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, garlic cloves, finely chopped

duck legs (drumsticks and thighs, attached), salt, fresh-ground black pepper, olive oil, leeks, white and pale green parts only, washed and coarsely chopped, carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped, thyme sprigs, leaves only, parsley sprigs, leaves only, bay leaf, green olives, white wine, chicken broth, lemon zest