Braised Duck with Peas

A hearty wintry dish featuring ducks braised with bacon lardons, onions, carrots, and peas in a rich herb-infused sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2465 kcals 9860 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.6 grams 74.4 grams
Fat 210.6 grams 842.5 grams
Protein 128.1 grams 512.2 grams
Cook Time
110 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
150
g
Butter
Divided use
Liquids
Meat
2
piece
Duck
1.35kg each, including giblets
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Sage
Fresh, chopped
1
tbsp
Mint
Fresh, chopped
1
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
225
g
110
g
Carrots
Diced
110
g
Leeks
Diced
450
g
Peas
Podded
1
piece
Lettuce
Shredded

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C.
  • Simmer the duck giblets and stock in a saucepan for 30 minutes.
  • Fry the lardons in 25g of butter in a large casserole for 2 minutes.
  • Add button onions and fry for 3 minutes until golden-brown, then set bacon and onions aside.
  • Prick the ducks with a knife, rub with salt, and fry in the casserole until browned.
  • Drain the fat, add the strained stock, cover, and braise in the oven for one hour.
  • Add onions, bacon, carrots, and leeks to the casserole and braise for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the ducks to rest in a warm place and skim excess fat from the liquid.
  • Boil the liquid on the hob with herbs, peas, and lettuce until reduced by one-third.
  • Whisk in the remaining 125g of butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Carve the ducks and serve on a plate with the sauce spooned over.