Grilled Duck Legs Recipe with Hazelnut Crust and Red Wine Sauce
Grilled Duck Legs are decadent with a hazelnut crust and topped with an elegant red wine sauce. It’s the perfect pairing for Cabernet Franc and a cozy fall evening.
Servings: 2 servings
Cost: $25.00
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Duck legs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the Hazelnut Crust
- ½ cup crushed hazelnuts
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
For the Red Wine Sauce
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon shallots
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon balsamic
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Prep Grill: Preheat grill for direct/indirect cooking. Target 450 - 500 degrees Fahrenheit in the cooking chamber.
- Make Hazelnut Crust: Mix hazelnuts, panko, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and then pour into a plate.
- Season Duck: Apply olive oil to the duck and liberally apply your hazelnut mix to the duck. Because it is on the plate you can simply lay the duck out, and then cover the other side using your hands. Press hard to coat the entire duck leg.
- Grill: Place the duck over direct heat, avoid flame-ups by keeping the lid covered while searing. Or, if you need to, move the duck to indirect heat after it has a good sear and cover, flip after 6 – 8 minutes, and repeat on the other side. Move the duck back and forth from direct to indirect if the flames get too big.
- Rest: Remove the duck when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the shallots and the red wine. Bring to a simmer. Add the butter and the balsamic and let reduce by half. This will take about 8 – 10 minutes (or longer if your flame is lower). Remove from heat and salt to taste. This is good to do just after the duck comes off the flame and is resting.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite side. We love parsnip puree.
Nutrition
Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 4mg
