Duckling With Orange Sauce Recipe

Name: Duckling With Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 oranges; 2 c. water; 3 Tbsp. orange flavored liqueur; 1 duckling (4 1/2 to 5 lb.), thawed if frozen; salt; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 medium onion, cut in wedges; 6 whole cloves; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs parsley; 1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns; 1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed; 1 tsp. tomato paste; 1/2 c. sweet vermouth; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, blended with 1/4 c. cold water

Servings: persons

2 oranges
2 c. water
3 Tbsp. orange flavored liqueur
1 duckling (4 1/2 to 5 lb.), thawed if frozen
salt
1 carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, cut in wedges
6 whole cloves
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs parsley
1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns
1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 tsp. tomato paste
1/2 c. sweet vermouth
2 Tbsp. cornstarch, blended with 1/4 c. cold water

1
Thinly peel oranges.
2
Cut into 1-inch strips, about 1/8-inch wide.
3
Bring 2 cups water to boiling.
4
Add orange strips.
5
Cover and simmer 15 minutes; drain.
6
Peel and discard white skin of oranges.
7
Separate oranges into wedges.
8
Mix with liqueur.
9
Rinse duckling.
10
Pat dry.
11
Reserve giblets and neck.
12
Discard excess fat.
13
Sprinkle with salt.
14
Place about a third of the orange peel inside.
15
Pierce skin with a fork around legs and lower breast.

119

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 oranges, 2 c. water, 3 Tbsp. orange flavored liqueur, 1 duckling (4 1/2 to 5 lb.), thawed if frozen, and more.

Yes, Duckling With Orange Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Duckling With Orange Sauce

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