Red Wine–Glazed Roast Duck Legs
Red Wine–Glazed Roast Duck Legs feature crisp-skinned duck with aromatic rosemary and a gentle warmth from Chinese five-spice. A silky red wine and red currant jelly reduction adds a balanced sweet-tart finish that complements the rich meat. Serve for an elegant dinner or a festive weekend meal when you want something richly flavored yet streamlined.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Wine–Glazed Roast Duck Legs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread the rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Set the duck legs on top of the rosemary, then sprinkle with salt and five-spice powder. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Meanwhile, bring the wine to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the currant jelly until it dissolves. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes; set aside.
- 3
After the duck has baked for 1 hour, pour off and discard the fat that has collected in the baking dish. Pour the wine sauce over the duck legs, then bake for 15 minutes more until the duck is very tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Calories 425.52 kcal High 21%
- Protein 42.96 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 19.58 g 7%
- Total Fat 18.06 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 5.34 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 220.07 mg High 73%
- Sodium 179.01 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 15.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 148.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.11 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 5.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 16.67 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 7.22 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Red Wine Glazed Roast Duck Legs is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Currant Jelly, Duck Breast, Five Spice, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 425.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Wine–Glazed Roast Duck Legs made of?
- The main ingredients are Currant Jelly, Duck Breast, Five-Spice, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Red Wine–Glazed Roast Duck Legs?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 425.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Wine–Glazed Roast Duck Legs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Red Wine–Glazed Roast Duck Legs healthy?
- Red Wine–Glazed Roast Duck Legs has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 425.52 calories and 42.96 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 179.01 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.34 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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