Duck with lemon and rosemary in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Roasted duck can be served with citrus slices: lemon, orange, or with sauerkraut. Remember that this poultry should be served hot! It is especially delicious with various berry sauces made from tart berries. The finished dish can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Pluck the bird in advance if you didn't buy it from a supermarket. Place the duck in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess blood.
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Step 2
Pat the duck dry with paper towels or napkins. Season inside and out with salt and ground black pepper.
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Step 3
Slice the lemon into rounds, rub the juice over the bird, then place the slices over the bird and inside it. Sprinkle dried rosemary inside and outside. Let marinate for 1 hour.
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Step 4
Then place the duck with lemons and rosemary into a roasting bag. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake the duck for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. About 15 minutes before the end of cooking, carefully cut open the top of the bag, trying not to pour out the rendered fat, and brown the crust on the bird.
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Step 5
Carefully place the duck onto a plate or serving dish and serve. Pour the fat into a small container and use it to cook other dishes.