Recipe

Brandied Duck With Peppercorns Recipe

	Vino4dino / All my dishes 9 months, 3 weeks ago When I served this to my wife on a Saturday night, we both agreed that this was much better than dining out. Prep:75m Cook:75m Servings:6	Vino4dino
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Ingredients

2 (3-lb) wild ducks

2 lg Onions; chop coarsely

1/4 c Minced parsley

1 Bay leaf

2 ts Minced fresh thyme -or-

1 ts Dry leaf thyme

3 Cloves garlic; minced

1/4 c Pickled green peppercorn drained (or to taste)

1/3 c Cognac

1 3/4 c Dry red wine

1/4 c Olive oil

1/2 lb Fresh mushrooms; sliced

Salt to taste

Directions

Cut duck in serving-size pieces & place in porcelain, stainless steel or glass baking dish. Add onions, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, garlic, green peppercorns, cognac & wine; stir to coat duck well. Let stand 4 hours at room temperature, turning pieces frequently. Then lift out & pat dry; reserving marinade. Heat oil in heavy skillet over high heat. Add duck & cook until evenly browned on all sides, turn as needed (usually takes 10-15 minutes). Add reserved marinade & mushrooms. Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer 1 hour or until duck is tender & leg joints wiggle easily. Season with salt. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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