Duck Stuffed Pitas Recipe

Name: Duck Stuffed Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 confit duck leg portions, with thighs attached, fat trimmed and reserved; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon Cognac; 4 tablespoons butter; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 pita breads; 2 Anjou pears, peeled, cored and julienne; 8 ounces brie cheese, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

4 confit duck leg portions, with thighs attached, fat trimmed and reserved
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon Cognac
4 tablespoons butter
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 pita breads
2 Anjou pears, peeled, cored and julienne
8 ounces brie cheese, thinly sliced

1
Combine all of the ingredients, including reserved duck fat, in a food processor, fitted with a metal blade.
2
Process until the mixture if thoroughly mixed, but do not puree.
3
Set aside.
4
Using a sharp knife, cut a 4-inch slit across the top of pita.
5
Stuff each pita with about 1/4 cup of the rillette, some of the julienne pears and a couple slices of the cheese.
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pitas on a baking sheet.
7
Bake for a couple of minutes, just until the cheese melts.
8
Remove from the oven an

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 confit duck leg portions, with thighs attached, fat trimmed and reserved, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Duck Stuffed Pitas 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.

Duck Stuffed Pitas

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