duck

Brine 0.5 cup kosher salt 475ml/1 US pt pineapple orange juice 15 black peppercorns small bunch thyme 4 cloves crushed garlic joint - remove wings, cut alongside spine (both sides), split into 2. Separate into 2 parts each. Score the skin (not into meat) - 3 cuts each way. 2.5 hours in brine in fridge. 45 mins steam. 2" water in bottom of pan. Cover. Sauté potatoes in duck fat.