Duck à l'Orange

Updated: Nov 21, 2022

by Feli Chic'Cuisine

Photo @Feli Chic'Cuisine

This sophisticated but easy to make, Duck à l'Orange is a classic, hugely popular recipe from France cuisine that will melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 whole duck
1 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp melted butter
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 1/3 cups honey
3 Tbsp orange zest
salt and black paper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Rinse the duck under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

2. Season the duck inside and outside with salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Rub with melted butter. Place on the rack of the roasting pan, breast-side up. Roast for 35 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, mix the orange juice, zest, chicken stock and honey in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

5. Remove the duck from the oven and brush to glaze the duck. Pour the rest in bottom of a roasting pan. Coat with orange sauce every 10 minutes.

6. Put it in the back of the oven for a final 40-45 minutes or until the skin is golden. Serve immediately with orange sauce.

Enjoy!

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