Ducks a la Mode

 

Ingredients

• 2 Ducks
• 1/2 pint of Gravy
• 1/4 pint of Red Wine
• 2 Shallots
• 1 Anchovy
• 4 Tbs Butter
• 2 Tbs flower
• 2 Tbs Sweet herbs

Directions

1. Take 2 Ducks and cut them into quarters.
2. Brown the butter in a pan, and fry the ducks.
3. Pour off the fat and add in the flour. 
4. Add in the gravy, red wine, shallots, anchovy, and sweet herbs. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Take out the herbs, and skim off the grease. Let the sauce become thick, add more flour if necessary, and garnish with lemon.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Johnathan Emerson
Louisiana Anthology
June 10, 2021