Slow Cooker Duck Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fresh or completely thawed frozen duck, quartered (big pieces of hanging fat removed, if any); 2 ribs celery, sliced; 2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and sliced; 1/2 a large white or spanish onion, peeled and sliced; large sprigs of fresh thyme, on the branch; juice of half a lemon; 1/4 cup good red wine; 6 whole cloves; 8 black peppercorns; kosher salt & ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
["Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat for 3-5 minutes; don't add any fat.
2
Put the duck in the heated saute pan and brown it well, skin side first, then flesh side, probably about 15 minutes total.
3
Lift the duck quarters out of the fat and discard fat.
4
Pepper and liberally salt the duck quarters on both sides.", "Mix celery, carrots, onion, shallots, thyme, cloves, peppercorns and red wine in the slow cooker.
5
Place duck quarters on top of this mixture, skin side up.
6
Pour lemon juice over duck pieces and sprinkle on a bit more kosher salt.", "Slow cook the duck on low for 8 to 10 hours.
7
Drain liquid from the slow cooker (this can be strained, chilled and saved in a bowl-it will separate into perfect duck fat on the top and lovely duck gelee on the bottom).
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(Note: After Step Three, duck can be refrigerated, covered, up to two days, before proceeding with Step Four).", "Broil duck pieces, skin side up only, until skin is completely crisp, about 3-5 minutes"]

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 fresh or completely thawed frozen duck, quartered (big pieces of hanging fat removed, if any), 2 ribs celery, sliced, 2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and sliced, 1/2 a large white or spanish onion, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Duck 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Duck

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Variations & substitutions

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