Chinese 5 Spice Cranberry Glazed Whole Roasted Duck with Pear and Fennel

cranberry sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade cranberry sauce

💰Cheaper: apple sauce

Apple sauce is more affordable and can provide a similar sweetness.

five spice powder

🥗Healthier: cinnamon and nutmeg

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Mixed spices can mimic the flavor profile at a lower cost.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Sugar syrup is a cost-effective sweetener.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Salt water can replace soy sauce in a pinch.

Warm cranberry sauce, Chinese five spice powder, salt, black pepper, and water in a saucepan until it reaches a glaze consistency.

Chop fennel into wedges.

Cut pears into wedges and season them.

Use half of the glaze on the duck before roasting.

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

Roast the duck for about 1 hour and 20 to 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting with the glaze halfway through cooking.

Check the skin for a sticky and caramelized appearance before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens