Christmas Roast Duck

A festive spiced roast duck served with layer-cooked potatoes, wilted savoy cabbage, and a homemade spiced cranberry apple sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1535.1 kcals 6140.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 119 grams 475.8 grams
Fat 105.1 grams 420.4 grams
Protein 28.8 grams 115.2 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
to taste
Dairy
75
g
Butter
half used for cabbage
Fruits
1
piece
Clementine
cut in half
50
g
Dried Cranberries
for the cabbage
2
piece
Bramley Apples
peeled, cored, roughly chopped
Liquids
5
tbsp
Meat
2
kg
Duck
whole, giblets removed
NutsSeeds
1
stick
1
1
Sea Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
1.5
kg
Potatoes
peeled and thinly sliced
2
piece
Onions
thinly sliced
1
head
Savoy Cabbage
leaves shredded

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Layer potatoes and onions in a dish, seasoning each layer and pouring over chicken stock.
  • Place the potato dish on the lower shelf of the oven.
  • Pierce the duck skin, stuff with clementine and cinnamon, then rub with five-spice and seasoning.
  • Place the duck directly on the oven rack above the potatoes.
  • Roast for 90 to 120 minutes until the duck is cooked and potatoes are golden.
  • Simmer apples, fresh cranberries, and cider for 10 minutes, sweeten with sugar, and set aside.
  • Remove duck from oven and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Boil 1cm of water and butter in a pan, wilt the cabbage, then stir in dried cranberries.
  • Serve the roasted duck on the bed of cabbage with potatoes and sauce on the side.