Duck in California Prune Sauce
Main Dishes • American
Description
Duck in California Prune Sauce
Ingredients
- Duck 5 lbs
- Sugar 0 oz
- Thyme 1 stem
- Porter 0 fl oz
- Wheat Flour 1 tablespoon
- Salad Potatoes 0 lbs
- Apple 3 pieces
- Pitted Wild Apricots 10 oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Wash the prunes, apples, and thyme. Peel the apples, cut them into quarters, and remove the cores. Cut the flesh into small pieces.
Step 2
Thoroughly wash the duck inside and out, and pat it dry. Mix the apples with the California prunes and sugar. Stuff the duck with the resulting mixture, placing a sprig of thyme inside. Secure the opening with wooden toothpicks.
Step 3
Place the duck on its back and make frequent diagonal cuts on the breast. Rub the duck with salt and pepper, and brush it with honey.
Step 4
Peel, wash, and dry the potatoes.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the duck in a roasting pan, breast side down. Arrange the potatoes around it. Cover with a lid. Put it in the oven and roast for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and drain the fat into a bowl. Return the duck to the oven breast side up, pouring 2 tablespoons of fat over it, and cook uncovered for another hour.
Step 6
Wash the California prunes for the sauce and chop them very finely. In a saucepan, pour in the port, place it over heat, and cook for 4 minutes. Gradually add the flour while stirring constantly. Reduce the heat, add the chopped prunes, and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Cut the finished duck into serving pieces and drizzle with the sauce.
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