How to Make Roast Duck Legs With Red Wine Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast duck legs with red wine sauce is a classic and indulgent dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party. The rich, succulent meat of the duck legs pairs perfectly with the deep, robust flavors of the red wine sauce, creating a dish that is both comforting and elegant.

Roasting the duck legs in the oven allows the skin to become beautifully crisp and the meat to become tender and flavorful. The addition of the red wine sauce adds a luxurious touch to the dish, maki...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch chopped fresh rosemary
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 4 duck legs
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 ½ cups red wine
  • 1 ½ tablespoons red currant jelly

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 duck legs

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread the rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place the duck legs on top of the rosemary, and sprinkle with salt and five-spice powder. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Meanwhile, bring the wine to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the currant jelly until dissolved. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes; set aside.
  • After the duck has cooked 1 hour, pour off and discard the fat that has accumulated in the baking dish. Pour the wine sauce over the duck legs, and bake 15 minutes more until the duck is very tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Nutrition

    235 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 178mg