Marinated Duck Breasts

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless duck breasts, trimmed of fat, split in two
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons Emeril's Original Essence
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 25 ounces red wine
• 3 tablespoons pork fat, rendered
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup armagnac