Duck with Grapes
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4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
965 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Duck with Grapes
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This is a very simple recipe that I do with fat wild ducks. You can use domesticated ducks equally well. Don't do this with a skinny wild duck, as the meat will dry out too much. And yes, it must be done with a plucked duck. Substitute pearl onions for shallots if you want. Always eat this with good bread.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole small wild ducks, or 1 large wild duck, or a domestic
- salt
- 1 pound red grapes, on the stems
- 12 to 15 shallots or pearl onions
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 bunch fresh thyme, on the stems
- 1 cup duck or chicken stock
- 1 cup red wine
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Instructions
- Salt the ducks well, inside and out. Preheat the oven to 400F. Pour the stock and red wine into the bottom of a heavy, lidded pot such as a Dutch oven. Add the 2 bay leaves. Arrange the shallots, grapes and thyme in the pot, then nestle the ducks on top. Cover the pot and roast in the oven for 90 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and let everything cook down. This will also crisp the skin of the ducks. This can take anywhere from 15 to 40 minutes, depending on how fat your birds were. Keep an eye on it.
- Slice the ducks in half lengthwise, and serve everyone a half duck with some of the shallots and grapes, along with lots of sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
965kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
76g
(117%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
993mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
443IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 965 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 965kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 76g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 993mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 443IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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