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Roast Duck with Apple Dressing

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"When you're in the mood for something rich and flavorful, try this wild duck rubbed with light seasoning and stuffed with apples, celery and onion."
Roast Duck with Apple Dressing Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 28 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 20 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (4 pound) whole duck
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 5 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cups peeled, cored and chopped apple
  • 3 cups cornbread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

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DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse duck and pat dry; rub with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
  2. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and celery in butter until tender. In a medium bowl, combine with apple and cornbread crumbs. Mix together to make dressing (if necessary, add a little water to moisten).
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Fill the duck's cavity with dressing, and sew shut with kitchen twine. Rub outside of bird lightly with olive oil, and place in a shallow roasting pan or 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 80 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C.)
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2003 by othalia 
I was looking for something than turkey for christmas and came upon the idea of duck. The duck... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 21, 2004 by CHATNOIR 
My duck was 4.3 lbs. and barely had enough meat for 2 adults and 2 small kids. There were no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2003 by MAYHAN 
I tried this recipe for Christmas dinner. The duck came out beautiful. This was my first duck.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 6, 2005 by eMarkM 
I agree with the other reviewers that a duck that size cannot feed four hungry adults. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 15, 2005 by FLORIDAGAL 
I am a fan of duck in general but I used this recipe for Christmas dinner this year and was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 7, 2004 by BOB28 
The duck turned out great. My daughter who usually tries to avoid eating meat, tore into the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 4, 2008 by Amber 
Eh, I wasn't overly impressed with this. The stuffing was pretty tasty, but I thought the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2007 by baker 
Turned out yummy! We use the conventional oven at 325 degrees instead. Took a little longer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2005 by CALHOAN 
Made this dish for wife and I Thanksgiving '05, it was great. really enjoyed apple stuffing. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2004 by RAVANA 
Absolutely delicious. Quite a hit for a slightly non-traditional Thanksgiving. The duck was... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Roast Duck with Apple Dressing

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 477

  • Total Fat: 22.2g
  • Cholesterol: 122mg
  • Sodium: 1059mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.4g
  • Protein: 30.1g

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