Duck With Chard And Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Duck With Chard And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (5 1/2 lb) whole ducks, quartered; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and fresh pepper; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/3 cups port wine; 2/3 cup dry white wine; 1/2 - 1 lemon, zest of; 5 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups prepared canned tomatoes (see entry on preparing tomatoes for cooking); 1 medium-large bunch swiss chard, chopped

Servings: persons

2 (5 1/2 lb) whole ducks, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and fresh pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/3 cups port wine
2/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 - 1 lemon, zest of
5 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups prepared canned tomatoes (see entry on preparing tomatoes for cooking)
1 medium-large bunch swiss chard, chopped

1
Heat oil in a large oven-safe casserole, brown ducks in batches. Season upon removal with salt and pepper, transferring to a bowl or platter, cover loosely with foil, set aside.
2
Remove all but one tablespoon fat, discard or reserve remainder, for another purpose.
3
Cook onions till golden, stirring often. Add garlic and thyme, cooking 1-2 minutes more.
4
Boil in port and wine till reduced to a glaze.
5
Add broth, tomatoes and lemon peel, taste and correct for salt and pepper.
6
Return duck to casserole, cover, and place in the middle of a heated 350 degree oven. Bake until the duck is quite tender, 80-90 minutes. Remove, put duck on a platter and cover to keep warm. Boil juices till reduced to a quart, about 20 minutes. Add chard, cover, simmer gently till tender. Return duck to pan to warm through.
7
Serve immediately, if desired, with potatoes, sauteed in some reserved duck fat.

806

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 2 (5 1/2 lb) whole ducks, quartered, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and fresh pepper, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Duck With Chard And Tomatoes falls under the Vegetarian 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 With Chard And Tomatoes

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