CREAMY SAUERKRAUT GRATIN WITH DUCK CONFIT

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Creamy SauerKraut Gratin with Duck Confit image

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Milk/Cream     Duck     Egg     Bake     Fall     Oktoberfest     Cabbage     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup plain fine dry bread crumbs
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon juniper berries (see cooks' note, below), crushed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds sauerkraut, drained and chopped
3 Confit Duck Legs at room temperature
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Equipment
a 2-quart shallow gratin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Butter baking dish and coat with bread crumbs. Chill until ready to use.
  • Cook onion with bay leaf and juniper berries in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add sauerkraut and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
  • Meanwhile, remove skin and bones from duck legs, reserving skin and discarding bones. Tear meat into 1-inch pieces and stir into sauerkraut. Transfer to baking dish.
  • Whisk together cream, milk, eggs, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then pour over sauerkraut. Bake until custard is set and edges are lightly browned, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove skin and bones from duck legs, reserving skin and discarding bones. Tear meat into 1-inch pieces and stir into sauerkraut. Transfer to baking dish. Whisk together cream, milk, eggs, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then pour over sauerkraut. Bake until custard is set and edges are lightly browned, 45 to 50 minutes. While custard bakes, thinly slice reserved skin, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook in a dry medium nonstick skillet over low heat, stirring to separate, until fat is rendered and skin is crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve gratin with crisp skin scattered on top.

Osmond Uzor
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This dish was a disappointment. The sauerkraut was too sour and the duck confit was dry. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Siphokazi Lekhuleni
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This recipe is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Shahbaz Brohi
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I had some trouble finding duck confit, but I'm glad I persevered. This dish was amazing! The duck confit was so tender and flavorful, and the sauerkraut and creamy sauce were the perfect accompaniments.


Mujahid Balouch
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but I can see why others would enjoy it. The flavors were all there, but it was just a bit too heavy for me.


Nusrat Riya
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I'm not a huge fan of sauerkraut, but I loved this dish! The duck confit and creamy sauce really elevated the flavor of the sauerkraut.


Dustin Domaschko
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This dish is a must-try for any fan of duck confit. The sauerkraut and creamy sauce add a unique and delicious twist to this classic dish.


Ntshovelo BALOYI
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sourness of the sauerkraut is perfectly balanced by the richness of the duck confit and the creaminess of the sauce.


sk skkhan
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This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The finished dish was incredibly delicious and impressive.


Sandra Knapp
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The duck confit was especially tender and flavorful.


Santosh Mangrati
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This dish was absolutely delightful! The flavors of the sauerkraut, duck confit, and creamy sauce came together perfectly. It was rich and decadent, yet still light and airy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special oc