Roast Christmas duck with apples in the oven
Description
The recipe won't take much time. What could be better than a well-cooked duck? It becomes a real centerpiece for the table. I love it when the duck has a golden crust and a rich flavor, so I boldly add plenty of spices and, of course, a lemon. Duck with apples is a classic recipe, and it's the one I'm sharing with you. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. My duck is small and fresh, so I remove the innards, pluck it, and singe it slightly to get rid of any fine feathers. Then I thoroughly rinse it inside and out.
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Step 2
2. I always pat the duck dry with paper towels to make sure it's completely dry. I mix salt with spices. I cut the lemon in half and thoroughly rub it all over the duck, including the inside, then rub the spice mixture over the duck and marinate it for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
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Step 3
3. My apples are sweet and sour, I wash them, cut them in half, remove the seeds, and slice them into small pieces.
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Step 4
4. Fill the duck tightly with chopped apples, and also place inside the lemon peels used to rub the duck.
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Step 5
5. Secure the duck with strings or toothpicks to keep the stuffing inside during baking.
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Step 6
6. I place foil on a baking sheet, put the duck on it, and wrap it tightly on all sides.
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Step 7
7. Place the duck into a preheated oven at 180-200 degrees Celsius for 2 hours. Then unfold the foil, pierce the duck in several places with a knife, and baste it with the rendered fat. Bake for another hour, turning the duck occasionally.
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Step 8
8. I take the cooked duck out of the oven, cut it into pieces or serve it whole at the table.