Burgundy Duck Recipe

Name: Burgundy Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1 lb) wild ducks, dressed (or eight 4 oz. duck breasts); salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup red wine, preferably Burgundy; 2 shallots, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups chopped white mushrooms; fresh ground black pepper; melba toast, for serving

Servings: persons

2 (1 lb) wild ducks, dressed (or eight 4 oz. duck breasts)
salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup red wine, preferably Burgundy
2 shallots, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 cups chopped white mushrooms
fresh ground black pepper
melba toast, for serving

1
Put the ducks in a large pot, cover them with water, and season the water with salt.
2
Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes.
3
Drain, remove the ducks , and pat them dry.
4
Return the pot to the stove, add the butter, and melt over med-high heat.
5
Add the ducks and cook, turning occasionally, for 15 minutes or until brown on all sides.
6
Transfer them to a plate and set aside to cool.
7
Remove the skin and discard the bones, and shred the meat.
8
Add the flour to the pot and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
9
Stir in the broth, wine shallots, and bay leaves.
10
Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
11
Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the mixture is slightly thick and beginning to bubble.
12
Return the duck meat to the pot and cover.
13
Decrease heat to low and cook for 1 hour.
14
discard the bay leaves.
15
Serve warm heaped on Melba toast.

352

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1 lb) wild ducks, dressed (or eight 4 oz. duck breasts), salt, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Burgundy Duck falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Burgundy Duck

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