Polish Czernina with Duck Blood and Spices

Name: Polish Czernina with Duck Blood and Spices
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Duck; Water; Carrot; Parsnip; Garlic; Duck blood mixture; Dried prunes; Dried apples; Cider vinegar; Bay leaves; Allspice berries; Salt; Black pepper; Flour; Sour cream

Traditional Polish Duck Blood Soup

A rich and hearty Polish soup, Czernina is made with duck blood for a unique and flavorful meal sure to satisfy taste buds and culinary curiosity alike.

2 h
6
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Ingredients

For the Broth

Duck

1 medium-sized, cleaned and cut into pieces

Water

2-3 liters

Carrot

1 large, peeled and chopped

Parsnip

1 large, peeled and chopped

Garlic

1-2 cloves, peeled

For the Soup Enrichment

Duck blood mixture

2 cups duck blood stirred with 2 tablespoons vinegar

Dried prunes

½ cup, pitted and chopped

Dried apples

½ cup, chopped

Cider vinegar

1 tablespoon

For the Seasoning

Bay leaves

1-2 leaves

Allspice berries

5-7 whole berries

Salt

To taste

Black pepper

To taste

For Thickening

Flour

2 tablespoons

Sour cream

2 tablespoons

Preparation

Marinating the Duck

Clean and cut the duck

Clean and cut the duck into pieces.

Combine ingredients

Place the duck pieces in a large pot with water.

Add vegetables and spices

Add the carrot, parsnip, garlic, bay leaves, and allspice berries.

Preparing the Blood Mixture

Mix blood and vinegar

Stir the duck blood with vinegar to prevent coagulation.

Ensure the blood mixture does not boil to prevent curdling.

Soak dried fruits

Soak the chopped prunes and apples in water for 15 minutes.

Drain soaked fruits

Drain and set aside the soaked fruits.

Cooking Process

Making the Broth

Simmer the duck, vegetables, and spices over medium heat for about 1.5 hours until the meat is tender.

Finishing the Soup

Add the prunes, apples, and vinegar to the broth. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

Thickening the Soup

Whisk the flour with sour cream, then gradually add the duck blood mixture, stirring continuously.

Plating & Serving