Description
A unique Christmas entree that impresses guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole duck (about 5 lbs)
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the duck with salt and pepper.
- Mix orange juice, red wine, and honey in a bowl.
- Place the duck in a roasting pan and pour the mixture over it.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme on top.
- Roast for 1.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Serve with seasonal vegetables.
- Pair with a light red wine.
- Can be prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: entree de noel originale, Christmas duck, festive main course