WHOLE DUCK IN GLOSSY ORANGE SAUCE

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14
Whole duck in glossy orange sauce recipe for a special occasion
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 shallots
1 carrot
1 bay leaf
1 rosemary sprig
1 3/4 kg whole duck
2 tablespoons olive oil
150 ml chicken broth ( concentrated )
200 ml orange juice
2 teaspoons salt and pepper
80 g sugar
50 ml cooking juice from duck
200 ml orange juice
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cornflour
2 oranges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
475
Sugar
18g
Fat
27g
This whole duck in glossy orange sauce recipe is perfect for a special occasion, such as a holiday feast or fancy dinner party with friends and family. The duck is first seasoned with salt and pepper and roasted in the oven until tender and golden brown. The glossy orange sauce, made with a combination of orange juice, chicken broth, sugar, cornstarch, and white balsamic vinegar, adds a delicious and unique flavor to the dish. The result is a visually stunning and incredibly flavorful main course that is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Season the duck with salt and pepper, both inside and outside.
3.Place the duck in a roasting pan and cook in the oven for 1.5-2 hours, until tender and golden brown.
4.In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallots, grated carrot, bay leaf, and rosemary sprig.
5.Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
6.Add 200ml of orange juice and 150ml of concentrated chicken broth to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
7.Add 80g of sugar and simmer until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has thickened.
8.Add 50ml of cooking juice from the duck to the saucepan. Add the juice of 2 oranges and stir to combine.
9.In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornflour with 3 tablespoons of white balsamic vinegar until smooth. Gradually add the mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and is glossy.
10.Serve the duck with the glossy orange sauce poured over it.

PROS

This dish is perfect for a special occasion.
The glossy orange sauce adds a unique and delicious flavor to the juicy and tender duck meat.

CONS

This recipe is quite time-consuming and requires some skill and experience to cook the duck perfectly.
Duck meat is also quite high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While duck meat is higher in calories and fat compared to other meats, it is also a good source of protein, iron, and other nutrients. Oranges are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants that provide various health benefits, including improved immune function, lower risk of chronic diseases, and better skin health.

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