Canard aux Cerises Recipe

Name: Canard aux Cerises
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons pareve margarine or vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 pound sweet red cherries, unpitted; 1 tablespoon kirsch; 1 young duck (about 3 pounds), giblets removed and reserved; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 shallot, diced; 1 carrot, peeled and halved; Cayenne pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; Bouquet garni of a sprig each of rosemary, thyme, parsley, and marjoram

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons pareve margarine or vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 pound sweet red cherries, unpitted
1 tablespoon kirsch
1 young duck (about 3 pounds), giblets removed and reserved
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 onion, diced
1 shallot, diced
1 carrot, peeled and halved
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Bouquet garni of a sprig each of rosemary, thyme, parsley, and marjoram

1
Put the margarine or vegetable oil in a small saucepan.
2
Sprinkle in the sugar, and stir.
3
Toss in the cherries, coating them well, and simmer for just a few minutes.
4
Add 1/3 cup water and the kirsch, stirring as you bring it just back to a boil.
5
Remove from heat and set aside.
6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and sprinkle the duck with salt and pepper.
7
Put it in a casserole with the onion, shallot, carrot pieces, cayenne pepper, ginger, and bouquet garni.
8
Cook, covered, for about one hour in the oven, removing the fat that accumulates.
9
After one hour, stir the cherries and their sauce into the casserole.
10
Cook for another 20 minutes, or until the legs move easily when wiggled.
11
Just before serving, remove the bouquet garni.
12
Put the carrot, onion, and shallot in the food processor and puree.
13
Stir them into the sauce, and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons pareve margarine or vegetable oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 pound sweet red cherries, unpitted, 1 tablespoon kirsch, and more.

Yes, Canard aux Cerises 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.

Canard aux Cerises

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