The holiday food of my childhood. Old style cooking

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than duck.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with less processing.

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made at home.

Prepare a marinade with soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, orange juice, mustard, dry garlic, smoked paprika, turmeric, and black pepper.

Marinate the duck in the prepared marinade.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Clean and pat the duck dry with paper towels.

Stuff the cavity with chopped apples and oranges.

Rub the outside of the duck with the remaining marinade.

Place the duck on a roasting rack in a baking dish.

Cover the duck with foil and bake for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.

Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving.

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