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Braised Duck With Dates And Cognac Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Meanwhile, season the ducks with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Place a large oven proof roasting pan over Medium high
  • When the pan is hot add the duck pieces, skin side down, and sear for about 8 Minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and continue cooking until skin is crisp and golden brown.
  • Turn over and cook on the second side for 4 minutes. Remove to a baking sheet and set aside.
  • Drain fat into a Heat proof cup
  • Clean pan and return to medium heat.
  • Add 4 tablespoons of the reserved duck fat to the pan.
  • Add the shallots (Cut side down)
  • along with the carrots, onions, bay leaves and rosemary sprigs
  • Saute for about 5 minutes.
  • stir in the flour and cook stirring until a Roux (flour becomes reddish) is formed. (between 3 to 5 minutes)
  • Whisk in the red wine, chicken stock and the Cognac
  • Season the sauce with remaining teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper then simmer for 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Return the seared duck pieces to the sauce, skin side up, and add the dates.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Turn the duck pieces over to skin side down and continue to bake for 45 minutes or until the meat is very tender.
  • Transfer the duck into a plate.
  • Stir an additional 3 ounces of cognac in the sauce
  • Serve the duck with sauce and Dates and shallots

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  • victoriaregina 14 years ago
    Scrumptious! Made this for company and it was a big hit! 5 and kudos to you.
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    " It was excellent "
    mystic_river1 ate it and said...
    Duck is high on my list of favorite dishes and this is over the top. Just love it! Thanks for the post.
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    " It was excellent "
    lunasea ate it and said...
    Oh my goodness....this sounds over the top. I can't wait to wheel this out for a dinner soon. My friends will be in love with this. HOw rich and luscious....thank you. :)
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