Duck With Pineapple

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2
Tasty Duck with Pineapple Recipe for a Delicious Dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

75 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 lbs duck
1 1/4 cups water
6 tablespoons dry sherry
4 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
4 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons american style barbecue sauce
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 pineapple
4 green onions
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons gingerroot , diced
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
415
Sugar
16g
Fat
24g
Duck with Pineapple is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for many years. The duck is marinated in a savory mix of spices before it is baked to perfection and served with a mixture of sweet and tangy pineapple, green onions, and gingerroot. This dish offers a perfect combination of flavors, textures, and nutrition that will leave you and your family feeling satisfied and healthy. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or just need a satisfying meal after a long day at work, this recipe is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Clean and rinse the duck thoroughly before patting it dry with paper towels.
3.In a mixing bowl, combine water, dry sherry, white vinegar, soy sauce, American-style barbecue sauce, and five-spice powder to create the marinade.
4.Marinate the duck in the mixture for 3-4 hours in the refrigerator.
5.Remove the duck from the marinade and place it in a baking dish, covering it with aluminum foil and cooking for 60-75 minutes.
6.While the duck is cooking, prepare the pineapple by peeling and removing the core before slicing it into small pieces.
7.In a saucepan, heat up oil and sauté gingerroot and garlic for 1-2 minutes before adding in the sliced pineapple and green onions.
8.In a small cup, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon or two of water before adding it to the saucepan to thicken the sauce. Cook the mixture for another 1-2 minutes before removing from heat.
9.Once the duck has finished cooking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving with the pineapple mixture.

PROS

Duck meat is a lean source of protein and contains many essential nutrients including iron, B vitamins, and zinc.

Pineapple is high in vitamin C and manganese, and also contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme that can aid in digestion.

CONS

Duck is high in fat, with a 5 oz serving containing approximately 20 grams of fat.

Duck meat may not be readily available at all grocery stores or may be more expensive compared to other meats.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Duck meat is rich in iron, which is important in red blood cell development and oxygenation throughout the body.
Pineapple contains bromelain, which can aid in reducing inflammation and improving digestion.

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