Marmalade Glazed Roast Duck

Looking for an alternative to the same old Turkey and ham dinner this Christmas, try our roast duck with a marmalade glaze. An easy and simple recipe for something different this Christmas. It's marmalade glaze gives it an extra festive touch.

Ingredients:

1 oven-ready duck

2 oranges, halved

60g Seville orange marmalade

Method:

1. Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9. Cut out from the inside of the body to each leg and gently mark the ducks skin all over.
2. Season the duck and place it on its side on a frying pan over a low heat. After 15 mins turn and cook on the other side for 15 mins.
   
3. Turn over the duck to ensure the breast is facing down and place into the over to cook for 5 mins. Turn the duck back over and cook for another 15 minutes ensuring you drain the fat from the pan before hand.
4. Cut the oranges into halves and then cut each half into four wedges. Cook the oranges on a small frying pan over a medium heat for 1 min until each side is lightly caramelized.
   
5. Remove the wedges and squeeze the juice from the uncooked oranges into the pan. Then add the marmalade and turn off the heat. Stir in 1 tbsp of water.
6. Coat the roasted duck with the marmalade glaze and roast for another 10 mins.

The majority of the ingredients in this recipe are available in our store, please head in to see us and we would be glad to help you put this delicious meal together.