Citrus and Tea-Glazed Duck with Savory Wild Mushroom Pudding

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Ingredients

• 1 gallon brewed tea
• 1 gallon water
• 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 2 3/4 cups kosher salt
• 1 dried ancho chile, or 1/2 dried guajillo chile
• 6 lemons, cut in 1/2
• 6 limes, cut in 1/2
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 (4 to 5-pound) ducks, giblets and neck removed, well rinsed and patted dryTea Glaze, recipe followsSavory Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding, recipe follows
• 2 cups light corn syrup
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 -inch piece cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 3 tea bags
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup sliced yellow onions
• 10 ounces mixed wild mushrooms, such as oyster, shiitake, chanterelles, wood ear, or porcini, stems trimmed (discard stems is using shiitakes), wiped clean, and sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 teaspoons Essence or Creole Seasoning, recipe follows
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup lager beer
• 5 large eggs
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
3/4 cup freshly grated Gouda
• 3/4 cup freshly grated white Cheddar
• 3/4 pound stale white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon dried fine bread crumbs
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

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