Sweet and Golden Pâté: The Best Way to Cook Duck

Name: Sweet and Golden Pâté: The Best Way to Cook Duck
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 large ducks; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3-4 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 crushed garlic clove; 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 1/2 cups red wine; 1/3 cup black grape jelly; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 1/2 cups Italian grapes

1
2 large ducks
2
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
3
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4
3-4 tablespoons butter or margarine
5
1 crushed garlic clove
6
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley
8
1 1/2 cups red wine
9
1/3 cup black grape jelly
10
2 tablespoons cornstarch
11
2 tablespoons cold water
12
1 1/2 cups Italian grapes

Ingredients

1
2 large ducks
2
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
3
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4
3-4 tablespoons butter or margarine
5
1 crushed garlic clove
6
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
7
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
8
1 1/2 cups red wine
9
1/3 cup black grape jelly
10
2 tablespoons cornstarch
11
2 tablespoons cold water
12
1 1/2 cups Italian grapes

Directions

1
Cut the ducks into pieces
2
Remove the skin from the breast, thighs, and drumsticks
3
Reserve the other parts (carcass and wings) for making a broth or soup
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Rub the duck pieces with salt and nutmeg
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In a large skillet, melt the butter or margarine and sauté the garlic
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Add the duck pieces and brown them well on all sides
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Sprinkle with thyme and parsley
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At the bottom of the skillet, mix in the red wine and grape jelly
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the duck is tender
10
Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and add it to the skillet
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Stir constantly for about 2 minutes
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Before serving, combine the grapes and place them on a platter
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Garnish with rosemary leaves as desired
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Serves 6
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Note: If you prefer, substitute ducks with chickens.