Duck Montmorency Recipe

• 2 ducks (4 pound each)
• Rosemary, minced
• 1 c. honey
• 2 onions, finely minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (16 ounce.) tins Canadian black pitted cherries
• Salt & pepper
• Oil
• Giblets
• 2 pt. water
• 12 peppercorns
• 1 ounce. arrowroot

1. Rub ducks with salt, pepper and rosemary.
2. Heat oil in a large baking dish and brown ducks.
3. Brush with honey and bake in a moderate oven for 30 min at 350 degrees, basting frequently.
4. Place giblets, onions, water, bay leaves and peppercorns in a saucepan and cook till reduced by half.
5. Add in the cherry juice and reduce further to 1 pint.
6. Strain and thicken with the arrowroot blended with water.
7. cut ducks into serving portions and place in a casserole with the sauce.
8. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 hrs.
9. Add in liquid removed cherries just before serving.
10. Serve accompanied by parisienne potatoes and minted peas.

rosemary, honey, onions, bay leaves, tins canadian black, salt, oil, water, peppercorns, arrowroot

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/duck-montmorency-28207 (may not work)