INGREDIENTS
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6 large whole duck legs (about 4 1/2 pounds total), trimmed of excess fat
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1/2 cup dry red wine
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2 heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled
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8 fresh thyme sprigs
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1 cup mixed dried fruit such as dried sour cherries, chopped dried apricots, chopped pitted prunes, and raisins
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5 cups chicken broth
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Accompaniment: buttered noodles or roasted and mashed potatoes