13 braised dried fruit Recipes

duck legs, dry red wine, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, carrot, chopped, stalk celery, diced, dried fruit, chopped (optional), thyme, salt and pepper, chicken stock or 5 cups duck stock

whole duck legs (about 4 1/2 lb total), trimmed of excess fat, dry red wine, heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled, fresh thyme sprigs, mixed dried fruit such as dried sour cherries , chopped dried apricots, chopped pitted prunes, and raisins, chicken broth, buttered noodles or roasted and mashed potatoes

extra-virgin olive oil, cut 1 inch thick) lamb shoulder chops, salt, freshly ground pepper, ground coriander, garlic, halved, thyme , plus more for garnish, big, jammy red wine , such as california zinfandel, dried cherries, dried california apricots, quartered, low-sodium beef broth

chicken, quartered, dried oregano (preferably mexican ), vegetable oil, onion, halved , thinly sliced crosswise, garlic cloves, chopped, minced chipotle chiles (from canned chipotles in adobo), tomatillos, husked, rinsed, quartered, cinnamon stick, pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, dried apricots (about 2/3 cup), dried cherries (about 1/2 cup packed), green onions, chopped, fresh epazote leaves,** finely chopped (optional), warm corn tortillas

skinless boneless chicken breast halves, ground cumin, olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, mixed dried fruits (about 3 oz), large pieces halved, dry white wine, canned low-salt chicken broth, brine-cured cracked green olives (about 2 oz)

dry white wine, olive oil, shallots, chopped fine, carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, chopped fine, leek (white and pale green part only), halved lengthwise, washed well, and chopped fine, a bouquet garni composed of 1 bay leaf , 1 fresh thyme sprig, and 1/4 bunch fresh parsley sprigs tied together in a cheesecloth bag, cumin seed, coriander seeds, lamb shanks (about 6 lb total ), olive oil, all-purpose flour, vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped, water, tart apples such jonathan, fresh orange juice, dried figs, chopped, dried pitted dates, chopped, dried apricots, chopped, raisins, fresh mint leaves, washed well , spun dry, and shredded fine

boneless lamb leg, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, kosher salt, divided, ground cinnamon, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, ground red pepper, olive oil, chopped onion (about 1 large), garlic cloves, minced, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, cubed peeled butternut squash, dried plums, dried apples, coarsely chopped, dried apricots, coarsely chopped, grated orange rind, diced tomatoes, undrained

pork tenderloin, trimmed, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, poultry seasoning, olive oil, divided, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, dried apple slices, orange-flavored sweetened dried cranberries, apple cider, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, chopped fresh sage

vegetable oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, paprika, ground allspice, dried crushed red pepper, chicken stock or canned broth, dry red wine, bay leaves, boneless first-cut beef brisket, paprika, dried apricots, pitted prunes, carrots, peeled , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, minced fresh parsley

boneless pork shoulder , such as boston butt (about 4 lb, trimmed of excess fat), salt & freshly ground black pepper (kosher or sea), garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press, light olive oil, onion, chopped, carrot, diced, peeled white pearl onion, kirsch (or brandy), full-bodied dry red wine (with a lively acidity), stock (beef or chicken or both), pitted dried sour cherries, dried apricot (preferably californian, halved or quartered if large), bay leaf, cinnamon stick, fresh rosemary sprigs

thick slab bacon, cut into 1/2 inch dice, chopped onions, red cabbage, finely shredded, tart cooking apples, cored and cut into 1 inch cubes, raisins, red wine vinegar, dry red wine, brown sugar, caraway seeds, dried thyme, salt, pepper