Makes about 2 tablespoons
                    
                
                
                    
                        
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                Traditionally used to season pâtés and terrines, this French spice mixture also adds an earthy depth to the duck confit.
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                            
                            
                                
                                    
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                                            1 
                                            tablespoon
                                            white pepper
                                            
                                        
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                                            Rounded 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 
                                            
                                        
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                                            1 
                                            teaspoon
                                            ground ginger
                                            
                                        
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                                            1 
                                            teaspoon
                                            grated nutmeg
                                            
                                        
 
                    
                 
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                        
                    
                    Cooks’ notes: - Spice blend keeps in an airtight container 6 months.
- We’ve also got a web-exclusive recipe using the leftover quatre épices.