Queensland Duckling Recipe

Name: Queensland Duckling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt; 1 (3 pound) Muscovy duck, skin on, cut into 4 even pieces; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1 (30-ounce) can pineapple pieces, drained and juices reserved; 2 green peppers, diced to same size as pineapple; 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot; 1 cup pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons arrowroot

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon salt
1 (3 pound) Muscovy duck, skin on, cut into 4 even pieces
1/2 cup peanut oil
1 (30-ounce) can pineapple pieces, drained and juices reserved
2 green peppers, diced to same size as pineapple
2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons arrowroot

1
Bring large saucepan with 3 quarts salted water to boil.
2
Add duck, reduce heat and cover to simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until tender.
3
Remove duck and strip flesh from carcass and dry with cloth.
4
Strain cooking liquid and let cool.
5
Once cooled, skim fat and reserve.
6
Heat oil in frying pan and add duck pieces, frying 15 minutes until crisp brown on all sides.
7
Return duck to large saucepan, add 1 3/4 cups cooking liquid, 1 cup pineapple pieces, green pepper and ginger.
8
Cover and simmer another 15 minutes.
9
Remove duck and rest on heated serving dish to keep warm.
10
Skim any fat from surface of cooking liquid and bring to a boil.
11
Separately combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, pepper and arrowroot, mixing well.
12
Add this to cooking liquid and stir until it thickens and clears.
13
Pour sauce over duck.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon salt, 1 (3 pound) Muscovy duck, skin on, cut into 4 even pieces, 1/2 cup peanut oil, 1 (30-ounce) can pineapple pieces, drained and juices reserved, and more.

Yes, Queensland Duckling falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Queensland Duckling

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