DUCK CONFIT WITH POTATO LEEK RAGOUT

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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Citrus     Duck     Mushroom     Potato     Dinner     Prune     Cognac/Armagnac     Leek     White Wine     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
4 Confit Duck Legs at room temperature
3/4 cup pitted prunes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup Armagnac or Cognac
2 tablespoons rendered duck fat or extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
3 large thyme sprigs
2 whole cloves
6 strips (3- by 1-inch) lemon zest
4 strips (4- by 1-inch) orange zest
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water, divided
1 pound (1- to 1 1/2-inch) Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Wash sliced leeks and pat dry. Remove duck meat (with skin) from bones in large pieces, reserving meat and bones separately.
  • Simmer prunes and Armagnac in a small saucepan until Armagnac is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  • Heat rendered duck fat in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook mushrooms with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook leeks with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, stirring once or twice, until beginning to soften and brown on edges, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl with mushrooms.
  • Bring wine, bay leaf, thyme, cloves, and zests to a boil in skillet, scraping up any brown bits. Add reserved bones, then broth and 1 cup water and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add potatoes, leeks, and mushrooms (with any juices) and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add prunes (with any juices), remaining cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender and liquid is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. (If liquid hasn't thickened, remove lid and boil.)
  • Meanwhile, cook duck meat, skin side down, covered, in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until skin is well browned and crisp and meat is heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Discard bones and bay leaf from ragout, then season with salt and pepper and serve topped with duck confit.

zay the king
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This duck confit recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The duck was tender and juicy, and the ragout was flavorful and creamy. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


t gold t gold
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This duck confit recipe is a great way to use up leftover duck. The duck was tender and juicy, and the ragout was flavorful and creamy. I served it with a side of rice and it was a delicious meal.


SHEKU CONTEH
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This recipe is a keeper. The duck was cooked to perfection and the ragout was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Robin He
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This was my first time making duck confit and it turned out great. The duck was tender and juicy, and the ragout was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pursottam marasini
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I'm a big fan of duck confit and this recipe didn't disappoint. The duck was perfectly cooked and the ragout was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Reginald Chike
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This duck confit recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The duck is tender and juicy, and the ragout is flavorful and creamy. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Thomas Whatley
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of duck, but I was pleasantly surprised. The duck was cooked perfectly and the ragout was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


lwz Charl
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This duck confit recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The duck is cooked to perfection and the ragout is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mbk Khan
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The duck was incredibly tender and the ragout was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amaechi Chikerenma
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I've made this duck confit recipe several times and it's always a hit. The duck is always juicy and tender, and the ragout is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


these PA parts
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This duck confit recipe is a winner! The duck was fall-off-the-bone tender and the potato-leek ragout was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts and it was a perfect meal.