This is a special treat I prepare for my family. The fruity stuffing makes the duck doubly delicious, and the preparation is fairly lean for such a normally fatty meat. Pretty sophisticated stuff, but not expensive to prepare. We truly enjoy it and hope you will, too :) I recommend serving this with the following: wild rice with mushrooms and walnuts for starch, a slice or two of whole-grain (preferably homemade) wheat bread, rutabaga, sauteed whole green beans and a spinach or beet salad.
Provided by The Magpie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Game Meats Duck
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the duck, remove any pieces of excess fat from around the cavity, and prick the duck's skin all over with a fork or sharp skewer, being careful not to puncture the meat.
- Rub the skin of the duck and inside the duck cavity with 1 tablespoon of orange juice concentrate. Rub 1 teaspoon of minced garlic inside and outside the duck, and sprinkle the duck, inside and outside, with salt and pepper.
- Mix together about 2 tablespoons of chopped onion, the raisins, and apple in a bowl, and lightly stuff the cavity of the duck with the raisin mixture. Truss the duck, and place it onto a rack set in a roasting pan. Scatter the remaining chopped onion and slices of large carrot in the roasting pan around the duck.
- To make basting mixture, whisk together remaining orange juice concentrate, 1/2 cup of chicken broth, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Roast the duck in the preheated oven for 1 hour, basting occasionally with the basting mixture. After 1 hour, pour off the rendered fat, and roast, basting occasionally, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 more hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F ( 74 degrees C). Reserve any left-over basting mixture.
- While the duck is roasting, prepare duck stock. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, and brown the reserved neck and giblets over medium heat. Stir in 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 carrot, and cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup lemon juice, orange juice, parsley, and salt and pepper, bring to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour; strain the stock and set aside.
- Remove the duck from the oven and place on a warm platter. Arrange cooked vegetables around the duck, if desired. Remove stuffing to a serving bowl. Let the duck rest about 15 minutes before carving.
- While the duck is resting, finish the sauce. Skim fat out of the roasting pan, and pour reserved basting mixture into the pan, stirring and scraping to dissolve the brown bits of flavor from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, and stir in the reserved duck stock. Bring back to a boil, and cook the sauce down by about half, stirring constantly to prevent burning, about 10 minutes. Whisk in sour cream to make a smooth, glossy sauce. Pour the sauce over the carved duck to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.1 g, Cholesterol 220.5 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 55.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 251.5 mg, Sugar 55.4 g
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Emma Chase
[email protected]Avoid this recipe at all costs.
Michael Bushman
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and money.
Aylaya Murphy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the duck turned out burnt.
Raja korai
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment.
GK King
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Dan Adamson
[email protected]This recipe was too complicated and the end result wasn't worth it.
isaac ocakacon
[email protected]The duck was a little dry, but the orange sauce was delicious.
Wendy Jessie
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.
GIDEON OWUSU
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange sauce is what really makes this dish.
Puja Singh thakuri
[email protected]This recipe was a little too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it. The duck was delicious and the orange sauce was amazing.
Lokman Dine
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The duck is always moist and flavorful, and the orange sauce is the perfect compliment. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ruuzkshzs Zgdody
[email protected]This was my first time cooking duck, and I was a little nervous. But this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The duck was perfectly cooked and the orange sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Martina Marigliano
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The duck was moist and tender, and the orange sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious meal.
Verna Randall
[email protected]This duck dish was a hit at my dinner party! The crispy skin and juicy meat were cooked to perfection. The flavor of the orange sauce was amazing, and it really complemented the duck. I will definitely be making this recipe again.