Slow roasted duck recipe

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   Preparing the jus: Begin by making the jus, which can be made well in advance.

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   Trim the wings away from the duck and roughly chop.

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   Heat a deep-sided frying pan, add a splash of rapeseed oil and fry the chopped duck wings until brown.

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   Add the onions, fry until coloured and add the brown sugar and stout.

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   Bring to the boil and simmer until reduced by half.

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   Add the beef stock and simmer for a further half an hour, skimming off any scum on the surface.

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   Strain the jus and continue to reduce further, tasting until the desired taste and consistency is achieved.

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   Set aside until ready to use.

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   Cooking the duck: Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 7/220C/425F.

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    Prick the duck with a fork, season and place on a trivet in a roasting tin in the oven.

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    After 30 minutes turn the oven down to gas mark 2/150C/300F and continue to roast for a further two hours.

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    Remove from the oven and allow the duck to rest for 20 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.