Wine Braised Duck with Royal Blend® Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 ½ lb bone-in, skin-on duck legs and thighs
• ¾ tsp salt, divided
• ¾ tsp pepper, divided
• 3 Tbsp butter, divided
• 1 lb pearl onions, blanched and peeled
• ⅓ cup pancetta, diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 leek (white and light green parts only), chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups dry red wine
• ⅓ cup raisins
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 can (14 oz) tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups RiceSelect® Royal Blend® Rice
• 2 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped