Maple Duck And Waffles Recipe

Name: Maple Duck And Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Maple braised duck; 4 duck legs (excess fat pieces trimmed and rendered to make duck fat for waffles); 1 cup water; 1.5 cups maple syrup (grade B); 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 springs thyme; 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch X 1/2 inch pieces; 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch X 1/2 inch pieces; 1 onion, halved and sliced; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 sprigs rosemary; 2 sprigs thyme; 3/4 cup red wine (I used zinfandel); 1/3 cup maple syrup (Grade B); 1 cup chicken stock; Maple cornmeal waffles; 2 eggs, separated; 1 3/4 cups cake flour; 1 3/4 cups milk; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/3 cup maple syrup (Grade B); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup medium grind corn meal; 5 tablespoons duck fat, melted (made from rendered duck skin)

Servings: persons

Maple braised duck
4 duck legs (excess fat pieces trimmed and rendered to make duck fat for waffles)
1 cup water
1.5 cups maple syrup (grade B)
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 springs thyme
1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch X 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch X 1/2 inch pieces
1 onion, halved and sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
3/4 cup red wine (I used zinfandel)
1/3 cup maple syrup (Grade B)
1 cup chicken stock
Maple cornmeal waffles
2 eggs, separated
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 3/4 cups milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup maple syrup (Grade B)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup medium grind corn meal
5 tablespoons duck fat, melted (made from rendered duck skin)

1
Mix together water, 1.5 cups maple, kosher salt, garlic, peppercorns, thyme. Pour over duck legs in a plastic bag or sealed container. Brine for 8 hours or overnight if possible.
2
Remove the duck legs, pat them dry, and score the fat (don't cut through the skin) 3 times on each leg. In a dutch oven, brown the duck legs over medium heat (too hot and the maple in the brine will burn) until the fat is rendered and they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on a plate.
3
Pour of all but 2 tablespoons of the duck fat and add the carrots, parsnips, and onions. Saute for 10 minutes until the veggies are browned.
4
Add the wine, maple, and chicken stock to the veggies. Nestle the duck legs into the veggies so they are almost totally submerged but the skin is still exposed. Cover and braise in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours or until the duck is very tender.
5
Remove the duck and veggies with a slotted spoon and place in a covered bowl to keep warm. Skim off as much of the duck fat as possible.
6
Place the braising liquid in it pot over a medium high burner and allow it to reduce for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve in a bowl.
7
Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
8
Whisk together the eggs, maple, milk, and duck fat. Pour into dry ingredients and mix to combine.
9
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold into the batter.
10
Cook according to your directions on your waffle maker. Mine took about 5 - 6 minutes per waffle.
11
Serve the waffles topped with duck and veggies and spoon over the reserved braising liquid sauce on the top.

914

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Maple braised duck, 4 duck legs (excess fat pieces trimmed and rendered to make duck fat for waffles), 1 cup water, 1.5 cups maple syrup (grade B), and more.

Yes, Maple Duck And Waffles falls under the Breakfast 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.

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Maple Duck And Waffles

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Variations & substitutions

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