One pan Cider Braised Duck
Ingredients
1 Luv-a-Duck Whole Duck
1 onion, quartered
1 head of garlic, cut in half
1 green apple, quartered
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp allspice powder
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 cup chicken stock
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup cloudy apple juice
Products used
Method
-
Pat the duck dry using a paper towel. Place the duck on a rack in a baking tray and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hrs or overnight, uncovered, to allow the skin to dry out.
-
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
-
Combine the garlic powder, allspice powder and butter in a bowl and then rub it over the duck. Heat a large oven proof pan on the stove on high heat. Cook the duck breast side down for 5-10 mins until it begins to brown. Turn the duck over and then place the apple, onion and garlic around the edge of the duck.
-
Pour over the chicken stock, apple cider vinegar and cloudy apple juice and then cover with a lid, or alfoil. Place the duck in the oven and cook for 60 mins, then remove the lid and cook for another 20 mins.
-
Remove the duck from the oven, place the duck on a baking tray. Loosely cover with foil and let it rest for 20 mins.
-
Pour everything remaining in the pan through a sieve placed over a bowl and then return the liquid to the pan and bring to a simmer for 5 mins until it reduces to about ¼. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the sauce over the duck before serving.
Recipe by Shelley Judge