ADAMS FAMILY DUCK

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This is a special treat I prepare for my family. The fruity stuffing makes the duck doubly delicious, and the preparation is fairly lean for such a normally fatty meat. Pretty sophisticated stuff, but not expensive to prepare. We truly enjoy it and hope you will, too :) I recommend serving this with the following: wild rice with mushrooms and walnuts for starch, a slice or two of whole-grain (preferably homemade) wheat bread, rutabaga, sauteed whole green beans and a spinach or beet salad.

Provided by The Magpie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Duck

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (5 pound) whole duck, neck and giblets reserved
1 (6 ounce) can orange juice concentrate, thawed, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, coarsely chopped, divided
1 cup raisins
1 apple - peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
1 large carrot, thickly sliced
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup lemon juice (see Cook's Note)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, thickly sliced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup lemon juice (see Cook's Note)
1 cup orange juice
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the duck, remove any pieces of excess fat from around the cavity, and prick the duck's skin all over with a fork or sharp skewer, being careful not to puncture the meat.
  • Rub the skin of the duck and inside the duck cavity with 1 tablespoon of orange juice concentrate. Rub 1 teaspoon of minced garlic inside and outside the duck, and sprinkle the duck, inside and outside, with salt and pepper.
  • Mix together about 2 tablespoons of chopped onion, the raisins, and apple in a bowl, and lightly stuff the cavity of the duck with the raisin mixture. Truss the duck, and place it onto a rack set in a roasting pan. Scatter the remaining chopped onion and slices of large carrot in the roasting pan around the duck.
  • To make basting mixture, whisk together remaining orange juice concentrate, 1/2 cup of chicken broth, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Roast the duck in the preheated oven for 1 hour, basting occasionally with the basting mixture. After 1 hour, pour off the rendered fat, and roast, basting occasionally, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 more hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F ( 74 degrees C). Reserve any left-over basting mixture.
  • While the duck is roasting, prepare duck stock. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, and brown the reserved neck and giblets over medium heat. Stir in 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 carrot, and cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup lemon juice, orange juice, parsley, and salt and pepper, bring to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour; strain the stock and set aside.
  • Remove the duck from the oven and place on a warm platter. Arrange cooked vegetables around the duck, if desired. Remove stuffing to a serving bowl. Let the duck rest about 15 minutes before carving.
  • While the duck is resting, finish the sauce. Skim fat out of the roasting pan, and pour reserved basting mixture into the pan, stirring and scraping to dissolve the brown bits of flavor from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, and stir in the reserved duck stock. Bring back to a boil, and cook the sauce down by about half, stirring constantly to prevent burning, about 10 minutes. Whisk in sour cream to make a smooth, glossy sauce. Pour the sauce over the carved duck to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.1 g, Cholesterol 220.5 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 55.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 251.5 mg, Sugar 55.4 g

Md Bashar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the duck turned out amazing! The orange sauce was the perfect complement to the duck. I will definitely be making this again.


MIF Zarah
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This recipe is a keeper! The duck was tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Maridelucah Telcurz
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I was looking for a new duck recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The duck was cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


SHOHAN GAMER
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This recipe is a winner! The duck was cooked to perfection and the orange sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


daud baloch
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I'm not a big fan of duck, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The duck was cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


SR Rubel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the duck turned out amazing! The orange sauce was the perfect complement to the duck. I will definitely be making this again.


Sofia Ban
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the orange sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted potatoes and green beans.


Lucy Okorie
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This recipe is a keeper! The duck was tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Dennis Oladimeji
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of duck, but I'm so glad I did! The duck was cooked to perfection and the orange sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


alizain Saleem
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This is now my go-to duck recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I love that it's not too complicated to make. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the orange sauce is to die for.


chaz logan
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I'm a novice cook, but even I was able to make this dish successfully. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The duck came out moist and flavorful, and the orange sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nokwanda Thato
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The duck was cooked to perfection and the orange sauce was divine. My guests raved about it and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Legendary Davids
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Absolutely amazing! I've never had duck before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the duck turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The flavors were incredible, with the orange sauce providing a perfect b