Braised Duck with a Lift Recipe

Name: Braised Duck with a Lift
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 duck legs and thighs (legs and thighs typically sold together as 1 piece); Salt and pepper; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 inch (2.5 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons (12 g) chopped fresh mint, divided; 1 cup (235 ml) dry red wine, such as Cabernet or Syrah; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Cointreau liqueur; Zest of 1 orange; 1/2 orange, cut into 6 slices; 2 cups (475 ml) water; Juice from 1/2, lemon

Servings: persons

4 duck legs and thighs (legs and thighs typically sold together as 1 piece)
Salt and pepper
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 inch (2.5 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons (12 g) chopped fresh mint, divided
1 cup (235 ml) dry red wine, such as Cabernet or Syrah
2 tablespoons (30 ml) Cointreau liqueur
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 orange, cut into 6 slices
2 cups (475 ml) water
Juice from 1/2, lemon

1
Preheat oven to 275F (140F, or gas mark 1).
2
Season duck with salt and pepper.
3
In a large skillet, sear the duck on both sides over medium-high heat.
4
Place duck in a large oven-safe cooking pan and arrange thyme sprigs on top.
5
In the same skillet used for searing, add the onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger.
6
Cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Add the flour and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Add the cooked vegetable mixture to the cooking pan, along with the cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon (6 g) mint, wine, Cointreau, zest, orange pieces, and water.
9
Cover with lid or foil and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the duck is very tender.
10
Remove the duck from the pan to a serving dish.
11
Transfer the liquid and vegetables to a saucepan, bring to a simmer, and reduce slightly to a sauce consistency.
12
Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon (6 g) mint and lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
13
Serve duck with sauce in shallow bowls.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 duck legs and thighs (legs and thighs typically sold together as 1 piece), Salt and pepper, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Duck with a Lift falls under the General 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 with a Lift

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