ROAST DUCK WITH CHERRIES

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Categories     Duck     Roast     Christmas     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Pinch of ground cloves
6 star anise, ground, plus 2 whole
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 large onion, quartered
1 large turnip, peeled and quartered
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into large pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (4-to-5-pound) whole Muscovy duck
Duck neck and organs (not the liver), optional
6 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
3 sticks cinnamon
3 cups Bing cherries, stemmed and pitted or 2 1/2 cups dried sour cherries
3 cups red wine
1/4 cup sugar
2 heads garlic, separated into cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together cloves, ground star anise, and ground cinnamon. Place potatoes, carrots, onion, turnip, and sweet potato in a roasting pan large enough to hold the duck; sprinkle half the spice mixture over the pan and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and mix to coat. Rinse duck in cold water and pat dry. Rub duck all over with remaining spice mixture and 3 tablespoons olive oil; season generously, inside and out, with salt and pepper. Place duck, breast side up, on top of vegetables in roasting pan. Add neck and organs, along with thyme, bay leaves, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Cover pan tightly with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil; transfer to oven and cook for 2 hours. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cherries, red wine, sugar, remaining cinnamon stick, and whole star anise. Place over low heat and cook until cherries are soft and wine has reduced to a syrupy consistency, about 30 minutes. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of syrup for glazing the duck. Transfer remaining syrup to a small serving bowl; set aside and keep warm. Carefully uncover duck and baste with pan juices. Add garlic cloves to pan and re-cover with parchment paper-lined foil. Return duck to oven and continue cooking until meat starts pulling away from the bone, about 2 hours more. Uncover duck and brush with reserved cherry-wine syrup. Return to oven and roast until skin is crispy and dark, rich brown in color, about 15 minutes. Carefully transfer duck to a large serving platter. Let stand, uncovered, while preparing the vegetables. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Remove meat from the neck and add to vegetables, discarding bones. Thinly slice remaining organs and add to the vegetables; mash vegetables and meat together and season with salt and pepper. Transfer vegetable mixture to a serving bowl and serve immediately along with duck and cherry-wine syrup.

X 51
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The duck was cooked perfectly and the cherries added a delicious sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shadows Nite
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This recipe was easy to follow and the duck turned out great. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and flavorful. The cherries added a nice sweetness and tartness. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


m azrar
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a hit. The duck is always moist and flavorful, and the cherries add a nice sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mostaqmujahid Minhaz
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This was a great recipe. The duck was cooked perfectly and the cherries added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Anup SarKar
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The duck was cooked perfectly and the cherries added a delicious sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hakim Mallah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the duck turned out great. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and flavorful. The cherries added a nice sweetness and tartness. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Shafeek Mohammed
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This was a great recipe. The duck was cooked perfectly and the cherries added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Camerrion Townsend yoe
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The duck was cooked perfectly and the cherries added a delicious sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hanif Arain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the duck turned out great. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and flavorful. The cherries added a nice sweetness and tartness. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Md Ajim
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a hit. The duck is always moist and flavorful, and the cherries add a nice sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Haris Pass hogya
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This was a great recipe. The duck was cooked perfectly and the cherries added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


m svren
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The duck was cooked perfectly and the cherries added a delicious sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Saamiya Cabdikarin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the duck turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the cherries added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


ADRIANA MARTINEZ
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the duck turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and flavorful. The cherries added a nice sweetness and tartness. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Atikur Kazi
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This was my first time making roast duck, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The duck was delicious, and the cherries were a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr. Boss Made Von
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The duck is always moist and flavorful, and the cherries add a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


RevernEagle435 Man
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This roast duck with cherries recipe is a keeper! The duck was cooked to perfection, and the cherries added a delicious sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.