Duck Legs with Apples and Red Wine

We invite you to prepare delicious Duck Legs with Apples and Red Wine.

Ingredients:

• 4 duck legs
• 1 head of garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 carrots
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
• 6 Reinette apples
• Olive oil to taste
• 500 ml red wine

Preparation:

1. Season the Duck Legs:
   • Clean the duck legs and rub them with garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Prepare the Marinade:
   • Slice the carrots and celery into thin strips.
   • Add crushed garlic cloves, a sprig of rosemary, and two apples sliced into rounds.
   • Combine the vegetables and apples with the duck legs, drizzle with olive oil, and pour in the wine. Let it marinate in a cool place for 12 hours.
3. Cook the Duck:
   • Remove the duck from the marinade, pat it dry, and sear it in a pan until golden brown.
   • Strain the vegetables from the marinade and place them at the bottom of a roasting pan or Dutch oven. Add the seared duck legs and pour the wine over them.
   • Cover and bake at 120°C (250°F) for 1.5 hours, occasionally basting the duck with the sauce.
4. Add the Apples:
   • After 1.5 hours, uncover the dish, add the remaining apples (cut into wedges), and increase the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F).
   • Bake for an additional 30 minutes until the apples are tender and the dish is beautifully caramelized.
5. Serve:
   • Before serving, remove the thigh bones from the duck legs for easier plating.

Your Duck Legs with Apples and Red Wine are ready to enjoy!