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Tangy Citrus Glazed Duck Breasts
The most famous duck recipe is probably duck l’orange, a French creation combining duck with orange. The following recipe is inspired by this classic dish, by also features brandy to fortify the citrus flavor, honey and onion for added sweetness and piquancy, and a little cream to soften the tangy sauce.
The duck is garnished with grapefruit and orange segments, and because it features a rich, creamy sauce, it goes well with noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. You can use skinless duck if you prefer, since duck skin will not crisp up in a slow cooker, but if you like the flavor of duck skin, then just leave it on.
This is a great recipe to go for if you are planning a dinner party because, like with all crockpot recipes worth their salt, you can pop all the ingredients into your crockpot in the morning and let it slowly cook to perfection while you are occupied with other pre-dinner preparations. The duck will come out tender and delicious, and the sauce is gorgeous too. Slow cooking is the key to a fantastic duck recipe if you want mellow yet amazing flavors, and this recipe allows you to showcase your cooking ability without anyone knowing how simple this recipe was to prepare.
Delicious Duck with Orange and Grapefruit
Ingredients -
4 duck halves
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup orange juice
½ cup grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
½ chopped onion
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons brandy
8 canned grapefruit segments
8 canned orange segments
Preparation:
Put the duck halves in the crockpot skin side up.
Sauté the onion in the butter in a small pan.
Stir in the orange juice, salt, honey, grapefruit juice, orange zest, and brandy.
Cook for 5 minutes, and then pour this mixture over the duck in the crockpot.
Cook on low for 8 hours.
Stir in the grapefruit segments, orange segments and cream, and cook for 30 minutes more, then serve.
(Serves 4)
Citrus Glazed Duck Breasts
Photo Description:
This picture shows the duck topped with the citrus, for a colorful and attractive presentation. This terrific duck recipe is a great one to choose if you have a large crockpot, or at least one big enough to hold four duck breasts, and the flavor of the meat is really rich. The tanginess of the citrus is offset by the luxurious cream and you can serve this with any kind of potato, rice, or pasta, as well as a side dish like green beans or broccoli. Duck is not the most economical fowl you can buy but it is certainly worth investing in if you want to make an extra-impressive dinner for a special occasion.
