French-style stewed duck
Ingredients
11
Steps
6
Serves
4
Cook Time
125-130 Min
Ingredients
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Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6.
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Remove the giblets and wipe the duck inside and out with kitchen paper. Prick all over with a fork.
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Melt the butter in a flameproof casserole dish, and brown the duck on all sides. Remove the duck and put to one side, and brown the onions. Pour off any fat and return the duck to the dish. Add the stock and a little salt and pepper, and bring to the boil. Cover and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
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Skim off any fat from the surface, then add all the remaining ingredients except the flour. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4, and cook for a further 1 1⁄2 hours. Remove the duck and keep warm. Again, skim off any fat.
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Blend the flour with a little water and stir into the casserole dish. Simmer, stirring, for 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
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Carve the duck, discarding the skin, and transfer to warmed serving plates. Spoon the sauce over and serve immediately