CRANBERRY-ORANGE ROAST DUCKLINGS

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I came up with this recipe few years ago. The first time I served it, there wasn't a speck of food left on the platter and I knew I had a winning recipe. -Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 domestic ducklings (4 to 5 pounds each)
2 medium navel oranges, quartered
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, divided
4 cups orange juice
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
2/3 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pierce duckling skin all over with a fork. Place 4 orange quarters, 1 sprig of rosemary and 1/4 cup cranberries in each duckling cavity; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up., In a bowl, mix orange juice, broth, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger. Refrigerate 1/2 cup for glaze. Pour 1 cup over ducklings; sprinkle with remaining cranberries. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover and bake 1-1/2 hours longer, basting frequently with remaining orange juice mixture. (Drain fat from pan as it accumulates.), Mix marmalade and reserved orange juice mixture; spread over ducklings. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, 30-40 minutes. Discard oranges, rosemary and cranberries from cavities. Let ducklings stand 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Nicole Schlacter
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This is the best duck recipe ever!


Bilal Gondal
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I'm so happy I found this recipe.


Havea Halai
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This recipe is a game-changer.


Leah Bowie
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I can't wait to impress my friends with this dish.


Collins Otieno
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Beijyng Kamau
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This recipe is a must-try for any duck lover.


Ranjit Das
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Mariama Kamara
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious.


Jenna Ramsey
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This is the best duck recipe I've ever tried.


zeffdakilla
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I can't wait to make this dish again.


langton kafuni
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This recipe is a keeper!


Mr_ Bakar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves duck.


Elish Shrestha
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Mahathir Shaikh
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The ducklings were a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Md Azizwle
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This was my first time cooking duck and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the ducklings were cooked perfectly.


Hafija Sultana
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I'm not a big fan of duck, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cranberry-orange sauce helped to cut through the fattiness of the duck.


qazi abdulamin
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The ducklings were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing.


Gjhgf Ghkg
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ducklings are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Gabrielle Butler
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This recipe was a hit at our holiday dinner! The ducklings were cooked to perfection and the cranberry-orange sauce was a delicious complement.