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Cajun Smothered Duck

Whole duck pieces seared and braised in a dark, Cajun-spiced onion gravy until deeply tender.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 460kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck cut into pieces
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Score duck skin lightly and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat (no added oil needed). Sear duck pieces, skin-side down, 6–7 minutes, until well-rendered and browned. Flip and sear 3 minutes more. Remove and set aside.
  • Pour off all but 2 tbsp of the rendered duck fat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking 6–7 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute, then pour in broth, scraping up browned bits.
  • Whisk in xanthan gum to lightly thicken.
  • Return duck to the skillet, cover, and simmer 45–50 minutes, until tender.
  • Serve smothered in gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 460kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 34g | Fiber: 2g
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