Duck with sauerkraut and raisins

Cookinero 10 Mar 2025

In order for the duck to retain the maximum amount of useful microelements, aroma and its delicate taste, it is recommended to cook it in a duck pan. This is a thick-walled metal oval-shaped dish. By the way, they are now also produced in glass.

How to cook Duck with sauerkraut and raisins

Step 1

Duck with sauerkraut and raisins

Cook the broth. Place the duck carcass in a saucepan, add water, salt and pepper. Put on the fire.

Step 2

Duck with sauerkraut and raisins

Fry the duck. Place the chopped skin and fat in a duck pan heated over a fire. Simmer them over medium heat until the cracklings turn light brown. Discard them. Increase the heat to maximum. Transfer the legs, wings, and breast to the boiling fat. Fry for 2 minutes. Then turn the pieces over and reduce the heat to medium. Leave the meat for another 3 minutes.

Step 3

Duck with sauerkraut and raisins

Make a vegetable fry. Take all the meat out of the roaster and add the carrots, onions and garlic to the fat. Fry lightly. Then add the sauerkraut, prunes and raisins. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Duck with sauerkraut and raisins

Cook the duck with sauerkraut. Place the duck pieces in the roaster with the vegetables and dried fruit. Sprinkle with thyme and add a bay leaf. Pour in the already cooked broth so that the liquid only covers the vegetables. Bring the broth to a boil. Cover the roaster with a lid and put it in the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 120 minutes.

Duck with sauerkraut and raisins - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use chicken or turkey as a substitute. Adjust cooking times as poultry may cook faster than duck.
Replace the duck with mushrooms or eggplant for a hearty vegetarian version. Use vegetable broth instead of duck broth.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
Yes, it freezes well. Store in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Pair it with mashed potatoes, rye bread, or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Yes, but they add sweetness and depth. If omitted, consider a touch of honey or apples for balance.
Halve the ingredients and reduce cooking time slightly (by 15-20 minutes) to avoid overcooking.
Yes, store-bought broth works. Opt for low-sodium to better control the seasoning.
Rinse the sauerkraut under water before cooking to reduce sourness, or add a pinch of sugar.
Yes, just ensure your broth and sauerkraut are gluten-free, as some brands may contain additives.

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