Roast Duck With Dried Cherry Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2   ducks, 5-5 1/2 pounds each, thawed if frozen (see Tip)
  • 1/4 teaspoon  salt, or to taste
  •   Freshly ground pepper , to taste
  • 12 cloves  garlic, peeled
  • 12 sprigs  fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 4 teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  •   Necks and giblets from the ducks
  • 1 cup  coarsely chopped onion
  • 1 cup  coarsely chopped carrots
  • 2 14-ounce cans  reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup  water
  • 2 tablespoons  tomato paste
  • 4 cloves  garlic, crushed and peeled
  • 6 sprigs  fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon  black peppercorns, crushed, plus freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup  tawny port, or ruby port
  • 3/4 cup  dried tart cherries, or dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons  cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon  balsamic vinegar

Description

Tired Of The Same Old Turkey On The Holiday Table? This Could Be The Year To Switch To Duck. It's Easy To Cook And Practically Impossible To Dry Out - It Stays Moist And Reheats Well (see Tip). Almost All The Fat Is Under The Skin And Drips Off During

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