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Duck a l'orange

Cultural Context

Duck à l'orange is a classic French dish that combines the rich flavor of duck with a sweet and tangy orange sauce. It is often served during festive occasions and is a staple in French cuisine, showcasing the balance of flavors that is characteristic of the culinary tradition. The dish has roots in the 19th century and remains popular in both restaurants and home cooking.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 duck
1/2 gallon orange juice
mandarins
shallots
salt
water
orange liqueur

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine is lower in calories, while grape juice is budget-friendly.

1

Preheat the oven to high heat.

2

Prepare the duck by cleaning it and drying it off.

3

Slice mandarins in half and prepare shallots by cutting off the ends and optionally scoring them.

4

Stuff the duck with the halved mandarins and shallots.

5

Tie the duck's legs together and tuck the wings underneath.

6

Score the skin of the duck to allow fat to render out.

7

Season the duck with salt.

8

Place water in the bottom of the roasting pan to prevent drying out during cooking.

9

Zest one of the oranges into the pan.

10

Add orange juice and orange liqueur to the pan, bringing it to a boil before adding the duck.

11

Roast the duck in the oven.

Cooking Techniques

roastingsimmering

Equipment Needed

roasting panknifecutting boardbox graterorange zester

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

none

Also Known As

Canard à l'orange
Local Name: Canard aux oranges

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