Follow these steps for perfect results
duck
quartered
salt
pepper
poultry seasoning
paprika
port wine
clove
whole
nutmeg
ground
thyme
dried
allspice
ground
orange peel
grated
brown sauce
bottled
currant jelly
black cherries
pitted
orange
juice of
butter
Quarter the duck.
Rub the duck all over with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and paprika.
Place the duck in a dry skillet, skin side down.
Cover the skillet tightly.
Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, turning the duck over every 20 minutes.
Do not pour off fat during cooking.
For the sauce, combine the port wine, clove, nutmeg, thyme, allspice, and orange peel in a saucepan.
Cook over moderate heat until the volume is reduced to one half.
Heat the bottled brown sauce in a separate saucepan.
Add the reduced wine mixture to the brown sauce.
Blend well.
Add the currant jelly and stir until dissolved.
Add the black cherries, orange juice, and butter.
Serve the sauce very hot over the duckling.
Expert advice for the best results
Score the duck skin before cooking to help render the fat.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the duck is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Sauce can be made a day ahead.
Serve duckling on a platter with the black cherry sauce drizzled over.
Serve with roasted vegetables or rice pilaf.
Pairs well with duck and cherry flavors.
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A classic regional dish.
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