Roast Duck with Apples

Name: Roast Duck with Apples
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pcs Duck; 4-5 pcs Apple; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Thyme; 1 tsp Paprika; Salt; Pepper; Fresh herbs

Servings: 6 Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

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Roast Duck with Apples

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Author: taste Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: Ukrainian Courses: Main course Recipe Keys: 6 6 servings M medium difficulty T time 260 min

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 2 hrs Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins Servings: 6 Calories: 320 kcal/100 g Dietary:

G gluten-free N not vegetarian

Description

A festive Ukrainian dish often prepared for holidays and family gatherings. The duck is roasted whole with apples, which balance the rich meat with sweetness and aroma. This dish has deep roots in Slavic cuisine and remains a centerpiece for special occasions.

Ingredients

1 pcs Duck (2–2.5 kg)
4-5 pcs Apple (sour, e.g., Antonovka)
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
3 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Thyme (or marjoram)
1 tsp Paprika
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the duck. Clean and rinse duck, pat dry. Rub inside and outside with salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and paprika.

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Prepare the apples. Wash apples, cut into quarters, remove cores.

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Stuff the duck. Place apples inside the duck. Sew or tie cavity with kitchen twine.

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Roast. Place duck on a roasting pan breast side up. Brush with oil or butter. Roast at 180°C for 90–120 min, basting with juices every 30 min.

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