CRANBERRY-ORANGE ROAST DUCKLINGS

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I came up with this recipe few years ago. The first time I served it, there wasn't a speck of food left on the platter and I knew I had a winning recipe. -Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 domestic ducklings (4 to 5 pounds each)
2 medium navel oranges, quartered
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, divided
4 cups orange juice
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
2/3 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pierce duckling skin all over with a fork. Place 4 orange quarters, 1 sprig of rosemary and 1/4 cup cranberries in each duckling cavity; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up., In a bowl, mix orange juice, broth, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger. Refrigerate 1/2 cup for glaze. Pour 1 cup over ducklings; sprinkle with remaining cranberries. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover and bake 1-1/2 hours longer, basting frequently with remaining orange juice mixture. (Drain fat from pan as it accumulates.), Mix marmalade and reserved orange juice mixture; spread over ducklings. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, 30-40 minutes. Discard oranges, rosemary and cranberries from cavities. Let ducklings stand 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Eulalia Bartolome
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tartness of the cranberries and oranges pairs perfectly with the richness of the duck.


emon rahman
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The duck is elegant and the orange-cranberry sauce adds a festive touch.


Promoter Karabar Victar Ug
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This recipe was easy to follow and the duck turned out great. The orange-cranberry sauce is a must-try.


Hosanna Tom
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I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the orange-cranberry sauce is amazing. It's a great dish for special occasions.


israe ezzine
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This recipe is great for a special occasion. The duck is elegant and the orange-cranberry sauce adds a festive touch.


Enoch Badu
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I'm not a big fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The duck was tender and juicy, and the orange-cranberry sauce was amazing.


Labo Haydh
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The duck is cooked to perfection and the orange-cranberry sauce is divine.


Olaoye Zainab
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tartness of the cranberries and oranges pairs perfectly with the richness of the duck.


Juma Alii
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The duck is elegant and the orange-cranberry sauce adds a festive touch.


Isabella G
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This recipe was a bit challenging, but the results were worth it. The duck was cooked perfectly and the orange-cranberry sauce was delicious.


Nova Mukalazi Gwapo
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I've made this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the orange-cranberry sauce is to die for.


Bldhan Modu
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The duck is elegant and the orange-cranberry sauce adds a festive touch.


Mr. Griffith
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I'm not a big fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The duck was tender and juicy, and the orange-cranberry sauce was amazing.


Brody Slaughter
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Delicious! The duck was cooked perfectly and the orange-cranberry sauce was the perfect complement.


Renee Htx
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This recipe was easy to follow and the duck turned out great. The orange-cranberry sauce is a must-try.


Mahnoor Zulfiqar
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tartness of the cranberries and oranges pairs perfectly with the richness of the duck. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


leonardo uriel ulloa mora
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This recipe is a winner! The duck was cooked to perfection and the orange-cranberry sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Sabelo Lwazi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the orange-cranberry sauce is amazing. It's a great dish for special occasions.


Adrian Wilson
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This was my first time making duck and this recipe made it incredibly easy. The duck turned out tender and juicy, while the orange and cranberry sauce provided a sweet and tangy balance. My family loved it!