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.

Nova Wildcard
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The duck legs were delicious, but the sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the sauce.


R Aldana
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This recipe was a disaster! The duck legs were overcooked and dry, and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


yvonne ashmon
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The duck legs are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is to die for.


Nisar Koko
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This is my go-to recipe for duck legs. They always turn out perfectly, and the sauce is incredible. I love to serve it with roasted potatoes and a side of asparagus.


sparkling events
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The duck legs were a bit tough, but the flavor was good. I think I might have overcooked them.


Dayan Abbasi
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I love this recipe! The duck legs are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and a side of green beans.


Umardin Rahmani
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The duck legs were delicious, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the sauce.


Yawi Siddiqui 786
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This recipe is a keeper! The duck legs were so tender and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices in the sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


mucunguzi Emmanuel
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the duck legs turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Karol Barragab
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The duck legs were a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing. I would recommend cooking the duck legs for a shorter amount of time.


Umar mansur Muhammad
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The duck legs are elegant and delicious, and the sauce is perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves duck.


Hope Madzamba
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The duck legs are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is to die for. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables and a side of rice.


Ajijul Hakim
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This was my first time making duck legs, and I was really impressed with how easy they were to cook. The braising method made the meat fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served the duck legs over mashed potatoes, and it


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