Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

duck

quartered

1.5 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

2 tsp

poultry seasoning

2 tsp

paprika

0.5 cup

port wine

1 unit

clove

whole

1 pinch

nutmeg

ground

1 pinch

thyme

dried

1 pinch

allspice

ground

0.25 tsp

orange peel

grated

0.5 cup

brown sauce

bottled

0.5 cup

currant jelly

0.5 cup

black cherries

pitted

0.5 unit

orange

juice of

1 tbsp

butter

Step 1
~8 min

Quarter the duck.

Step 2
~8 min

Rub the duck all over with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and paprika.

Step 3
~8 min

Place the duck in a dry skillet, skin side down.

Step 4
~8 min

Cover the skillet tightly.

Step 5
~8 min

Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, turning the duck over every 20 minutes.

Step 6
~8 min

Do not pour off fat during cooking.

Step 7
~8 min

For the sauce, combine the port wine, clove, nutmeg, thyme, allspice, and orange peel in a saucepan.

Step 8
~8 min

Cook over moderate heat until the volume is reduced to one half.

Step 9
~8 min

Heat the bottled brown sauce in a separate saucepan.

Step 10
~8 min

Add the reduced wine mixture to the brown sauce.

Step 11
~8 min

Blend well.

Step 12
~8 min

Add the currant jelly and stir until dissolved.

Step 13
~8 min

Add the black cherries, orange juice, and butter.

Step 14
~8 min

Serve the sauce very hot over the duckling.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with roasted vegetables or rice pilaf.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted root vegetables
Rice pilaf

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Long Island, USA

Cultural Significance

A classic regional dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

65/100

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