Slow-Cooked Duck Legs with Olives Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooked Duck Legs with Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 duck legs; 5 or more garlic cloves; 1 cup olives, preferably a combination of green and black; Several fresh thyme sprigs; One 14-ounce can tomatoes with juice; 1 medium onion, roughly chopped (optional); 1 carrot, roughly chopped (optional); 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Servings: persons

4 duck legs
5 or more garlic cloves
1 cup olives, preferably a combination of green and black
Several fresh thyme sprigs
One 14-ounce can tomatoes with juice
1 medium onion, roughly chopped (optional)
1 carrot, roughly chopped (optional)
1 celery stalk, roughly chopped (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

1
Trim all visible fat from the duck legs, then lay them in a large, broad skillet; they can overlap if necessary.
2
Turn the heat to medium and add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley.
3
When the mixture reaches a lively simmer, turn the heat to low and cover.
4
Cook, checking occasionallythe mixture should be bubbling gently when you remove the coveruntil the duck is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
5
Transfer the duck to a warm plate and cover (or put in a very low oven), then turn the heat to medium-high under the remaining sauce.
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced to a thick, saucelike consistency, about 10 minutes.
7
Spoon over the duck legs, garnish, and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 duck legs, 5 or more garlic cloves, 1 cup olives, preferably a combination of green and black, Several fresh thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooked Duck Legs with Olives 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.

Slow-Cooked Duck Legs with Olives

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