BRAISED DUCK LEGS

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i was searching for another way to cook these, other than confit, and found one, made a bunch of changes to suit our taste, and voila! delicious.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Duck

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 duck legs
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 cup dried fruit, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper
5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups duck stock

Steps:

  • heat a heavy kettle big enough to hold legs in 1 layer over medium high heat.
  • add duck legs, skin side down and cook 15-20 minutes until dark browne.
  • remove fat with a bulb baster as it renders.
  • turn legs over and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • remove to a plate.
  • pour most of the fat out.
  • add garlic, onions, celery, carrot, cook until softened.
  • add red wine, turn heat to high, deglaze the pan.
  • add 1/2 c fruit and add legs back to pan, skin side up.
  • add duck stock, thyme, bring to simmer, uncovered, cook for 1 1/2 hrs.
  • transfer legs to a platter.
  • skim fat off the top of the braising liquid.
  • heat to boil and cook until reduced by half.
  • add remaining fruit, cook until thickened.
  • season with salt and pepper, serve over legs.

Shamas Deen
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I love this recipe! The duck legs are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Mahar Ja no i
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The duck legs were elegant and delicious, and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Md Ayub Ali
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I've never cooked duck legs before, but this recipe made it easy. The duck legs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


liban Omar
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Delicious! The duck legs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik kadir Awan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the duck legs turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Np khagendra
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This was my first time cooking duck legs and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The duck legs were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rana Daniyal
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The duck legs are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Atukwatsa Agripa
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This recipe is a great way to cook duck legs. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves duck.


Adam Armstrong
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The duck legs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


paul reidy
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This braised duck legs recipe is a winner! The duck legs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


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