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    Duck And Blueberry Stew Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Blueberries aren't the first fruit that comes to mind for a savory winter stew, but they actually go really well with the duck here.

    Flavor-wise, duck is a little more intense than chicken, and bringing out the richness with herbs and a little bit of sweetness makes for a very satisfying meal.

    Duck And Blueberry Stew

    The red wine here is optional - some people are OK with wine as a Paleo gray area, especially if they're cooking with it and not drinking it out of a glass, but other people find it upsets their stomach or they just don't want to use it. If you're in the second group, just replace the wine with another ½ cup of chicken stock.

    This stew would go really well with some roasted carrots or parsnips or maybe mushrooms if you want to go a little lower-carb. And with a whole duck going into the pot, it definitely does make leftovers.

    It might be nice to cook in those few days between Christmas and New Year's if the thought of another fancy meal is way too much work, and "tasty, with leftovers" sounds like just the thing.

    Duck And Blueberry Stew Recipe

    SERVES: 8 PREP: 15 min COOK: 3 h

    Ingredients

    • 1 5 to 6 lb. duck
    • 2 red onions, minced
    • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 1 celery stalk, minced
    • 1 cup blueberries
    • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
    • 1 tbsp. fresh sage, minced
    • 4 cups chicken or duck stock
    • ½ cup dry red wine (optional)
    • Extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
    • fresh parsley (to garnish)
    • Cooking fat
    • 2 tablespoon tapioca starch (optional)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Duck And Blueberry Stew Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
    2. Wash the duck, and pat dry with kitchen paper.
    3. Rub the duck with olive oil, season generously with sea salt and black pepper, and place in a roasting pan.
    4. Place in the oven, and roast for about 2 hours or until the meat is cooked through.
    5. Remove the duck from the oven, and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
    6. Remove the duck skin, and shred the meat off the bones.
    7. Melt some cooking fat in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.
    8. Add the garlic, celery, and onion, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
    9. Pour the red wine (or some of the chicken stock) into the skillet and cook until completely reduced, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
    10. Stir in the shredded duck meat, and pour in the chicken stock.
    11. Stir in the blueberries, rosemary, and sage. Bring everything to a boil, and let simmer on low for 30 to 45 minutes.
    12. If desired, thicken the sauce by adding in a mixture of 1 tbsp. of tapioca starch and 1 tbsp. water.
    13. Serve the stew topped with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley.
    Duck And Blueberry Stew Recipe

    Duck And Blueberry Stew Recipe

    Here's something a little different to do with a whole duck: a rich stew seasoned with herbs and blueberries.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 1466 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 5 to 6 lb. duck
    • 2 red onions minced
    • 4 cloves of garlic minced
    • 1 celery stalk minced
    • 1 cup blueberries
    • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
    • 1 tbsp. fresh sage minced
    • 4 cups chicken or duck stock
    • ½ cup dry red wine optional
    • Extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
    • fresh parsley to garnish
    • Cooking fat
    • 2 tablespoon tapioca starch optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350 F.
    • Wash the duck, and pat dry with kitchen paper.
      1 5 to 6 lb. duck
    • Rub the duck with olive oil, season generously with sea salt and black pepper, and place in a roasting pan.
      Extra-virgin olive oil
    • Place in the oven, and roast for about 2 hours or until the meat is cooked through.
    • Remove the duck from the oven, and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Remove the duck skin, and shred the meat off the bones.
    • Melt some cooking fat in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.
      Cooking fat
    • Add the garlic, celery, and onion, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
      4 cloves of garlic, 1 celery stalk, 2 red onions
    • Pour the red wine (or some of the chicken stock) into the skillet and cook until completely reduced, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
      ½ cup dry red wine
    • Stir in the shredded duck meat, and pour in the chicken stock.
      4 cups chicken or duck stock
    • Stir in the blueberries, rosemary, and sage. Bring everything to a boil, and let simmer on low for 30 to 45 minutes.
      1 cup blueberries, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp. fresh sage
    • If desired, thicken the sauce by adding in a mixture of 1 tbsp. of tapioca starch and 1 tbsp. water.
      2 tablespoon tapioca starch
    • Serve the stew topped with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley.
      ¼ cup pomegranate seeds, fresh parsley

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1466kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 43gFat: 135gSaturated Fat: 45gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 64gCholesterol: 262mgSodium: 388mgPotassium: 916mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 595IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 9mg
    Keyword blueberry, duck, stew
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: oven, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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