Blackened Norfolk Duckling Crown

Roasted honey-glazed duck crown served with deep-fried potatoes, buttery spring vegetables, and a rich reduced duck stock sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1620.3 kcals 3240.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 80.4 grams 160.8 grams
Fat 101.2 grams 202.4 grams
Protein 97.6 grams 195.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
15
g
Butter
A knob
Liquids
250
ml
Duck Stock
Reduced to sauce consistency
10
ml
Mead
To taste, for finishing the sauce
Meat
2
kg
Duck Crown
About 2kg
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
sprig
Mint
Fresh sprig
Other
4
tbsp
Honey
For the duck glaze
Vegetables
2
piece
King Edward Potatoes
Large, peeled, cubed, drained and frozen
155.9
g
1
bunch
Spring Carrots
Small and young
1
bunch
Turnips
Small and young

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Boil 4 tablespoons of water, honey, and salt in a saucepan, then remove from heat immediately.
  • Brush the glaze over the duck crowns and place breast-side up on a rack in a roasting tin.
  • Roast for 10 minutes at 200°C, then reduce heat to 180°C and roast for 20 more minutes.
  • Rest the duck in a warm place for 10 minutes after roasting.
  • Preheat a deep-fat fryer or pan of oil to 180°C.
  • Remove duck breasts from the bone and finish under a medium-high grill.
  • Deep fry the potatoes for 4 minutes until golden and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Boil peas with mint for 2 minutes and boil carrots and turnips for 3 minutes.
  • Pan-fry the boiled carrots and turnips in butter until tender.
  • Serve the duck with potatoes, vegetables, and the reduced duck stock.