Duck with Port and Orange Sauce
By OcadoLife
Published on 28 December 2022
For something a little different, this festive dish is rich with seasonal citrus flavour. Looking for more duck recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
2 hrsTotal time
2Servings
20 minsPrep time
1 hr 40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 150 ml of port
- 2 tablespoons of seville orange marmalade
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 tsp of salt
- 150 ml of stock
- 2 tsp of cornflour, ready-mixed with 2 tsp cold water
- 1 duck, approx 2.1 kg
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 210˚C/Gas 7. Calculate cooking time – 20 mins per 500g plus an extra 20 mins.Step 2
Pat duck dry with kitchen towel and leave at room temperature for 30 mins. Prick skin all over without piercing the flesh, then rub all over with the salt, season with pepper, and place on a rack over a roasting tin.Step 3
Cook for 20 mins then reduce heat to 180˚C/Gas 4. Cook for remaining calculated time until juices run clear.Step 4
Pour juices from the cavity into the tin and remove the bird. Cover and leave in a warm place.Step 5
Skim off any excess fat from the tin. Deglaze the tin with the port over a gentle heat, then stir in the stock and marmalade, followed by the cornflour mix. Cook until the sauce is nicely thickened, then add the orange segments.Step 6
Season to taste and serve with the duck.