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Braised Duck Legs with Leeks and Green Olives Recipe

Braised Duck Legs with Leeks and Green Olives Recipe

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Braised Duck Legs with Leeks and Green Olives

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 duck legs ( drumsticks and thighs , attached)
salt
fresh-ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, washed and coarsely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 thyme sprigs, leaves only
6 parsley sprigs, leaves only
1 bay leaf
1 cup green olives
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 strip of lemon zest

Directions:

Trim the excess fat from duck legs. Several hours ahead or the night before, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
In an ovenproof skillet just large enough to hold the duck legs comfortably, heat the olive oil. Add the leeks and carrot. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in additional salt, thyme, parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and olives. Cook for 3 more minutes. Place the duck legs in the skillet, skin side down. Add to the skillet white wine and chicken broth with lemon zest.
The liquid should be about 1 inch deep; add more liquid if needed. Raise the heat, bring to a simmer, and immediately put the skillet in the oven. After 30 minutes, take the pan from the oven and turn the legs skin side up. If necessary, pour off and reserve some of the liquid so that all the duck skin is exposed. Turn the oven down to 325°F and continue cooking for 1 to 1 1/2 hours more. The duck is done when the skin is browned and the tip of a knife slips easily in and out of the meat.
Set the duck legs aside and pour the braising juices and vegetables into a small bowl. Allow the liquid to settle, then skim off and discard the fat. The duck legs will render a surprising amount of fat. Taste for salt and correct the seasoning if needed. If it's too thin, reduce the braising liquid to concentrate it. Pour the liquid and vegetables back into the skillet with the duck legs on top. Just before serving, return to a simmer and reheat for a few minutes.
Variations · Pitted olives can be substituted, but use fewer, about 1/2 cup, and don't add them to the braise until the last 15 minutes of cooking.
· Substitute dry sherry for half the wine.
· Substitute dried fruit such as prunes or figs for the olives. Use red wine instead of white and add a piece of bacon or pancetta to the braise. Omit the lemon zest.
· Substitute chicken legs for the duck legs. Reduce the cooking time by 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	343.7 Kcal (1439 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.39g	31%
Cholesterol	78.75mg	26%
Sodium	1345.65mg	56%
Potassium	253.61mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.12g	4%
Sugars	3.44g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.18g	13%
Protein	23.43g	47%
Vitamin C	15.9mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	79.9mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.43 Kcal (450 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.37g	31%
Cholesterol	24.61mg	26%
Sodium	420.6mg	56%
Potassium	79.27mg	5%
Total Carbs	3.48g	4%
Sugars	1.08g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	13%
Protein	7.32g	47%
Vitamin C	5mg	27%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	25mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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