Duck Legs Braised With Red Wine and Lime

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.

2. 2

   Season the duck with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Place a stew pot over medium-high heat, and add the oil.

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   When hot, add the duck, skin side down, and cook until golden brown.

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   Rotate the legs and cook for 30 seconds more; transfer to a plate.

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   Turn the heat to medium-low, add the onions and a little salt and cook covered, stirring occasionally, until they are softened, about 15 minutes.

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   Stir in the lime zest and serrano chili.

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   Add the red wine, 1/2 cup of water and a pinch of salt.

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   Nestle the duck legs, skin side up, on top of the onions.

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    Bring to a boil, and then cover, place in the oven and cook until the duck is tender but still toothsome, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

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    Transfer the duck and 1/2 cup of the onions to a plate; cover to keep warm.

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    Puree the remaining onions, the cooking liquid and lime juice in a blender.

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    Adjust to taste with salt and lime juice.

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    Stir in half of the cilantro.

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    Mound the reserved onions in the centers of 4 plates.

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    Put a duck leg on top of each, and pour the sauce around the duck.

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    Sprinkle the remaining cilantro over each plate.

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    Serve as a hearty appetizer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.