DUCKLING A LA ORANGE

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Here's another James Beard classic. We used to make this for our anniversary every year. The orange sauce is awesome! The Grand Marnier and the fresh orange zest really add that special touch. We usually double the sauce because we love it over rice on the side. It can also be made with roasted chicken, but duck makes it really...

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Wild Game

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 duck
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1 1/2 c canned bouillon
1/2 tsp thyme
1 sprig parsley
salt and pepper
1/2 c concentrated orange juice, undiluted
3 Tbsp orange zest
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp grand marnier
1 orange, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add flour. Blend well over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for several minutes.
  • 2. Heat bouillon, stir into roux, and continue stirring until sauce thickens. Add herbs, reduce heat and simmer for several minutes.
  • 3. Combine orange juice, orange zest, and lemon juice, with brown sauce. Simmer 5 minutes and add liquor.
  • 4. Clean duck. Heat oven to 325ºF.
  • 5. Place breast side up in shallow roasting pan. Brush duck with 1/2 of glaze. Roast uncovered for 2 1/2 hours, pricking skin with fork and brushing with glaze occasionally.
  • 6. Just before serving, add 1/2 cup orange sections to sauce, if desired. Heat through.

Devi Minyalwa
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This recipe is definitely not for beginners. I would recommend it only to experienced cooks.


chrissy
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my duckling came out tough and chewy.


Alie
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This recipe was way too complicated for me. I ended up just ordering takeout.


Dipzal Roy
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the duck didn't come out as tender as I hoped.


Renee James
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The duck was a bit dry, but the orange sauce was delicious.


Lavelle Adderley
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


Bryant Pitts
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I'm not a big fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange sauce really made the dish.


RANA Sikdar
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This recipe is a keeper! The duck was so moist and flavorful, and the orange sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


George Morcillo
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The duck is always cooked perfectly, and the orange sauce is divine.


Tony Peterson
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This was my first time cooking duck, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious.


Shafic Ssebagala
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The orange sauce is tangy and sweet, and it pairs perfectly with the savory duck.


Siel C
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This duckling a l'orange recipe was a hit with my family! The orange sauce was perfectly balanced, and the duck was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


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