Pecan Crusted Duck Confit and Wilted Spinach Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup julienne red onions
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
• Salt and black pepper
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 cup finely chopped bulk andouille sausage
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 cup roasted pecans
• 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 4 duck confit legs
• 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for frying duck legs
• 8 cups fresh spinach, cleaned, stemmed and firmly packed