Ingredients
Ducks:
- 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
Giblet stock & cherry sauce:
- 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
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