Braised Duck With Pear And Chestnuts Recipe

Name: Braised Duck With Pear And Chestnuts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x Duck, 3 to 4 pounds; 1/2 lb Chestnuts; 1 x Or possibly; 2 slc Fresh ginger root; 2 x -(up to); 3 Tbsp. Oil; 1 c. Stock; 2 Tbsp. Soy sauce; 2 Tbsp. Sherry; 1 tsp Salt; 1 lrg Pear; 1 tsp Sugar

Servings: persons

1 x Duck, 3 to 4 pounds
1/2 lb Chestnuts
1 x Or possibly
2 slc Fresh ginger root
2 x -(up to)
3 Tbsp. Oil
1 c. Stock
2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
2 Tbsp. Sherry
1 tsp Salt
1 lrg Pear
1 tsp Sugar

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Wipe duck with a damp cloth.
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With a cleaver chop duck, bones and all, in 2-inch sections.
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Parboil chestnuts 15 min; then shell.
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Mince ginger root.
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Heat oil in a large heavy pan.
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Brown duck sections quickly; drain off excess fat.
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Add in stock, soy sauce, sherry, salt and ginger.
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Bring to a boil; then simmer, covered, 30 min.
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Add in chestnuts and simmer, covered, 10 min more.
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Meanwhile peel pear and slice thick, then sprinkle with sugar.
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Add in to pan and cook, covered, till heated through, but not soft (about 5 min).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x Duck, 3 to 4 pounds, 1/2 lb Chestnuts, 1 x Or possibly, 2 slc Fresh ginger root, and more.

Yes, Braised Duck With Pear And Chestnuts Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!