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Orange and Brandy Roast Duck

Crispy-skinned roast duck with brandy and honey glaze, ideal for holiday entertaining
Roast duck stuffed with orange, with a brandy and honey glaze.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Serving Size 6 People

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 onions
  • 1.8 kilograms whole duck giblets removed
  • 1 orange
  • 1 teaspoon five spice
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 1 tablespoon runny honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
  • Cut the onions in half (no need to peel) and place in a large roasting dish.
  • Put the duck, breast up, on top of the onions. Sprinkle with the five spice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Put in the oven and cook for one hour. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the brandy and honey. Remove the duck from the oven and brush with half of the mixture. Return to the oven for another hour.
  • Remove the duck from the oven and brush over the rest of the brandy and honey mixture. Cover with foil and leave to rest for 30-45 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts
Orange and Brandy Roast Duck
Amount per Serving
Calories
1261
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
118
g
182
%
Saturated Fat
 
40
g
250
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
56
g
Cholesterol
 
228
mg
76
%
Sodium
 
191
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
732
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
 
556
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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