Duck with Grapes

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    965 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    French

Duck with Grapes

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

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  • 2 duck whole small wild or 1 large wild or domestic
  • salt
  • 1 pound red grapes on the stems
  • 12 to 15 shallots or pearl onions
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1 bunch thyme fresh, on the stems
  • 1 cup duck stock or chicken stock
  • 1 cup red wine

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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 (21%) 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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