Korean-Style Braised Duck with Guk
A rich and flavorful dish that combines the tender meat of duck with the savory flavor of Korean-inspired guk sauce.
Ingredients
- β2 lbs Duckboneless, skin-on duck legs
- β2 tsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- β2 cups Gukstore-bought or homemade
- β1/4 cup Soy sauce
- β2 tbsp Brown sugar
- β4 cloves Garlicminced
- β2 inches Gingersliced
- β1/4 cup Green onionschopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300Β°F (150Β°C).
- 2
Season the duck with salt, black pepper, and Korean chili flakes.
- 3
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the duck until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- 5
Remove the duck from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Add the guk, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to the pot.
- 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Return the duck to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 9
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2 1/2 hours.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and let the duck rest for 10 minutes.
- 11
Slice the duck and serve with the braising sauce and garnish with green onions.