Szechuan Duck Recipe

Name: Szechuan Duck Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 duck, about 6 lbs.; 2 c. good dry red wine, burgundy or possibly claret; 1 tart apple, red, cored & diced; 1/2 c. dry apricots, cut into thin slivers; 2 tbsp. orange rind, cut into slivers; 6 seeded raw prunes (may use up to 6 more); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1 med. onion, sliced roughly; 2 whole cloves; 6 szechuan peppercorns or possibly white peppercorns, roughly crushed

Servings: persons

1 duck, about 6 lbs.
2 c. good dry red wine, burgundy or possibly claret
1 tart apple, red, cored & diced
1/2 c. dry apricots, cut into thin slivers
2 tbsp. orange rind, cut into slivers
6 seeded raw prunes (may use up to 6 more)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 med. onion, sliced roughly
2 whole cloves
6 szechuan peppercorns or possibly white peppercorns, roughly crushed

1
Cut duck into serving pcs.
2
Mix wine and rest of ingredients and pour the marinade over the duck in a glass or possibly porcelain bowl.
3
Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 2 days.
4
Stir and turn once in awhile to make sure all of the duck is covered and in contact with the marinade.
5
Fry duck or possibly bake it till tender.
6
Remove prunes from marinade, cut into same size as the apples.
7
Taste marinade and add in soy sauce, water, more sugar, slivers of lemon peel or possibly whatever pleases your taste.
8
Heat and reduce to about half.
9
Serve with the duck.

130

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 duck, about 6 lbs., 2 c. good dry red wine, burgundy or possibly claret, 1 tart apple, red, cored & diced, 1/2 c. dry apricots, cut into thin slivers, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Duck Recipe falls under the General 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!