Best Duck Recipe For Christmas

Duck Breast with Cranberry Sauce Julia's Album

WebDec 6, 2017 · Use a large cast iron pan, or use a large stainless steel skillet. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat until the …

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1. Score the skin of duck breasts in parallel lines or in criss-cross pattern. Generously season both sides of duck breasts (and especially add more salt to the skin side!) with at least 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2. Use the same skillet (the duck breasts should've been removed to the plate, and the skillet itself should not have any visible duck fat, just a tiny amount of fat + some bits from cooking the duck - remember you removed most of the duck fat in one of the steps above).

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Christmas Roast Duck in the combi steam oven

WebMay 18, 2023 · Set your oven to 340⁰F/170⁰C, combination steam setting. If your oven has variable steam settings, use 50-60%. If not, don't worry! …

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1. Set your oven to 340⁰F/170⁰C, combination steam setting. If your oven has variable steam settings, use 50-60%. If not, don't worry! Just set to combi steam at the correct temperature and the oven will figure out the humidity for you.
2. Rinse the cavity of the duck and pat the whole thing dry with paper towels. If your duck came in a sweaty plastic bag I’d recommend doing this the day before, or at least a few hours out, and returning it uncovered to the fridge so it can dry out a little.
3. Sprinkle a little of the salt inside the cavity then rub the rest of the salt and the cinnamon all over the skin. Put the rosemary and orange pieces into the cavity (don’t be tempted to stuff too much orange in there, you want enough free space for heat to circulate and cook it properly). Use a skewer to poke several holes into the fattiest parts of the skin around the cavity, neck and thighs – this will help the fat to render out during cooking.
4. Put the duck on a large perforated stainless steel tray and slide it onto the middle shelf of the oven. Put a solid tray on the shelf underneath it to catch the juices and fat (there’s going to be plenty and you do not want that on the floor of your oven!). Cook for 50 minutes.

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Christmas Roast Duck with Apple Cider Drizzle (Easy)

WebDec 16, 2014 · Pour 1/4 cup of the juices into a small saucepan. Add apple cider vinegar, apple juice, chicken broth and place over medium heat. …

1. Preheat oven to 210C/410C.
2. Place the onion, garlic and water in a baking dish, then place a rack on top.
3. Rinse the duck under water, including inside the cavity. Use paper towels to pat dry. Or, if you have the foresight, rinse it the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight, uncovered, to dry out.
4. Place the Spice Rub in a small bowl and mix to combine.

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