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Lay duck breast side down.
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With sharp knife carefully remove skin.
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Cut off 5 ounces (approximately 1/2 cup) duck fat, chop into fine dice; reserve.
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Discard skin.
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Remove meat from carcass, cut meat from the breast and from the thigh in strips.
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Do not use meat from lower leg.
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Finely mince barding fat in food processor.
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Clean vegetables.
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Cut onion in half horizontally and carrot in half lengthwise.
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Place barding fat and duck fat in casserole.
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Add water to barely cover.
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Set over medium heat; cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated.
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Fat should be almost completely melted.
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Add pork fillet, duck, garlic, onion, carrot, bouquet garni, salt and pepper and pepper corns Add 1 cup of wine; bring to boil.
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Cover and place over low heat so mixture is barely simmering.
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Cook 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat; remove vegetables and aromatics.
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Add remaining wine; cover with damp cloth and let cool.
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Be sure cloth does not touch mixture.
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When lukewarm mix thoroughly with fingers.
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Taste, and correct seasoning.
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Fill a two-quart terrine and cover with foil.
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Refrigerate for at least two days before eating.
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Serve with country bread.