Braised Duck Legs Recipe Recipe

Name: Braised Duck Legs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp salt; 2 x cloves garlic Leaves only from 3 thyme sprigs; 2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper Healthy pinch of red chili flakes; 6 x duck legs; 1 x bay leaf; 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil; 1 lrg onion, diced; 1 x carrot, diced; 2 slc peeled fresh ginger ( 1/4 inch thick); 2 x to 3 c. dry red wine; 1 c. peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes Or possibly same amount of canned; 1/2 bn parsley; 1/2 bn thyme; 3 x to 4 c. chicken stock or possibly water Salt; 1 x to 2 Tbsp. butter

Servings: persons

2 tsp salt
2 x cloves garlic Leaves only from 3 thyme sprigs
2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper Healthy pinch of red chili flakes
6 x duck legs
1 x bay leaf
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
1 lrg onion, diced
1 x carrot, diced
2 slc peeled fresh ginger ( 1/4 inch thick)
2 x to 3 c. dry red wine
1 c. peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes Or possibly same amount of canned
1/2 bn parsley
1/2 bn thyme
3 x to 4 c. chicken stock or possibly water Salt
1 x to 2 Tbsp. butter

1
Crush salt, garlic, thyme, pepper and chili together with mortar and pestle.
2
Rub each duck leg on meat side with spice mix and combine with bay leaf in a covered container.
3
Marinate in refrigerator overnight.
4
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large, heavy pot over high heat.
5
Add in duck legs skin side down and sear till nicely browned.
6
Turn duck legs over and sear on other side till browned.
7
This should take 10-20 min total.
8
Transfer duck legs to a platter.
9
Pour off all but about 3 Tbsp.
10
fat.
11
Add in onion, carrot and ginger, and cook over high heat 8-10 min, stirring frequently, till browned and tender.
12
Add in red wine, tomatoes, parsley and thyme and bring to a boil.
13
Lower heat to a simmer and cook till reduced by half.
14
Return duck legs to pot and add in stock to cover.
15
Bring to a boil; skim off any visible fat from surface, and reduce to a simmer.
16
Cover and cook 20-30 min, till very tender.
17
Remove duck legs again.
18
Strain cooking liquid through a sieve, and return liquid to pot.
19
Bring liquid to a boil, skimming off excess fat and reduce to desired consistency for a sauce.
20
Taste and salt as needed.
21
Add in butter to taste to finish sauce.
22
Put duck legs on individual plates or possibly all on a platter.
23
Spoon sauce over and pass rest at table.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp salt, 2 x cloves garlic Leaves only from 3 thyme sprigs, 2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper Healthy pinch of red chili flakes, 6 x duck legs, and more.

Yes, Braised Duck Legs Recipe 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 Recipe

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