Braised Duck Legs Recipe

Name: Braised Duck Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
heat a heavy kettle big enough to hold legs in 1 layer over medium high heat.
2
add duck legs, skin side down and cook 15-20 minutes until dark browne.
3
remove fat with a bulb baster as it renders.
4
turn legs over and cook for 2 more minutes.
5
remove to a plate.
6
pour most of the fat out.
7
add garlic, onions, celery, carrot, cook until softened.
8
add red wine, turn heat to high, deglaze the pan.
9
add 1/2 c fruit and add legs back to pan, skin side up.
10
add duck stock, thyme, bring to simmer, uncovered, cook for 1 1/2 hrs.
11
transfer legs to a platter.
12
skim fat off the top of the braising liquid.
13
heat to boil and cook until reduced by half.
14
add remaining fruit, cook until thickened.
15
season with salt and pepper, serve over legs.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 duck legs, 1/2 cup dry red wine, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Duck Legs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Duck Legs

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