If You have the option of hunting, I would go catch a fresh duck. It always tastes better when its fresh. Most us, wont have that option, so a store bought one will just have to do. This duck casserole is really delicious, the rich taste of duck meat coated in a seasoned flour and baked with mushrooms, peas and shallots is marvelous.

Ingredients

• 1oz plain flour
• 1 duck (jointed and skinned)
• 4 shallots (finely chopped)
• 4oz mushrooms (finely chopped)
• 14fl oz beef stock
• 8oz shelled green peas
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint (chopped)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

First preheat the oven to 375°F. Then season the flour with salt and pepper, and use to coat the duck. Put the shallots and mushrooms with the duck in a casserole dish. Add enough beef stock to cover, put on a lid and cook in the oven for 45 minutes. Then add the peas and mint and continue cooking for a further 30 minutes, until the duck is tender and serve.

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