Duck in a duck press, in pieces
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I want to share with you a method of cooking duck in a duck oven. Although duck is known for its somewhat tough texture, this recipe makes it exceptionally tender and aromatic. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, the duck (in my case, half of it) needs to be thoroughly washed.
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Step 2
2. Then cut into medium-sized pieces.
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Step 3
3. Add the cut pieces of duck to a preheated casserole dish with vegetable oil, fry for about 10 minutes, then cover with a lid and simmer for another 15 minutes.
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Step 4
4. While the meat is stewing, chop the onion, carrot, garlic, and apple into small pieces.
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Step 5
5. When the meat has finished braising, pour out all the fat from the casserole dish and add boiled water until it completely covers all the pieces of duck.
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Step 6
6. After a few minutes, the water will start boiling and foam will appear. Skim off the foam, then add the chopped vegetables and apple to the casserole dish. Add dried basil, adjika, and black peppercorns. Cover with a lid and simmer the duck over low heat for 1.5 hours.
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Step 7
7. 10 minutes before the end of cooking, add pepper and salt to taste.