Braised duck legs Recipe

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braised duck legs
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Directions:

  1. Heat a heavy kettle big enough to hold legs in 1 layer over medium high heat.
  2. Add duck legs, skin side down and cook 15-20 minutes until dark browne.
  3. Remove fat with a bulb baster as it renders.
  4. Turn legs over and cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Remove to a plate.
  6. Pour most of the fat out.
  7. Add garlic, onions, celery, carrot, cook until softened.
  8. Add red wine, turn heat to high, deglaze the pan.
  9. Add 1/2 c fruit and add legs back to pan, skin side up.
  10. Add duck stock, thyme, bring to simmer, uncovered, cook for 1 1/2 hrs.
  11. Transfer legs to a platter.
  12. Skim fat off the top of the braising liquid.
  13. Heat to boil and cook until reduced by half.
  14. Add remaining fruit, cook until thickened.
  15. Season with salt and pepper, serve over legs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 354.23 Kcal (1483 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.76g 9%
Cholesterol 71.63mg 24%
Sodium 629.26mg 26%
Potassium 645.39mg 14%
Total Carbs 67.61g 23%
Sugars 5.66g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 4%
Protein 24.58g 49%
Vitamin C 362.3mg 604%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 698mg 70%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.68 Kcal (384 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.49g 9%
Cholesterol 18.54mg 24%
Sodium 162.86mg 26%
Potassium 167.04mg 14%
Total Carbs 17.5g 23%
Sugars 1.47g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 4%
Protein 6.36g 49%
Vitamin C 93.8mg 604%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 180.6mg 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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