Spiced Roast Duck with Oranges & Almonds
With its unique flavour and hearty texture, duck makes an indulgently rich change if you're cooking something special. Is there anything more traditional than pairing this bird with zesty oranges? We don't think so. We've also drizzled some honey into this recipe for added sweetness.
Spiced Roast Duck with Oranges & Almonds
With its unique flavour and hearty texture, duck makes an indulgently rich change if you're cooking something special. Is there anything more traditional than pairing this bird with zesty oranges? We don't think so. We've also drizzled some honey into this recipe for added sweetness.
- Serves: 4
- Prepare: 10 Minutes
- Cook: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Difficulty: easy
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC DUCK?
By working with a poultry specialist who has decades of experience running a Soil Association-certified farm, we know that our duck has been reared in a natural, high-welfare system. These traditional birds produce meat that is unforgettable from first taste – juicy, rich and with just the right amount of sweet fat.
Ingredients
- 2.4kg duck
- 2 large oranges
- 1/2tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 cloves
- 1tbsp honey
- 40g almond flakes
- large sprig of fresh sage
- 1 pinch sea salt
Method
- Allow your duck to reach room temperature whilst you make your spiced glaze
- Preheat your oven to 200°C
- Grind your cloves in a pestle and mortar and mix with your ground cinnamon
- Grate the zest from one of your oranges and add this, along with your ground spices to a bowl. Squeeze the juice from one of your oranges in to your bowl and drizzle in your honey too
- Place your duck in a large roasting tray, generously smother in your spiced glaze, and scatter with your almonds and slices of your remaining orange
- Roast for 1.5 hours and rest, well covered, for at least 20 minutes before carving
- We like to serve ours alongside roasted carrots and parsnips
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC DUCK?
By working with a poultry specialist who has decades of experience running a Soil Association-certified farm, we know that our duck has been reared in a natural, high-welfare system. These traditional birds produce meat that is unforgettable from first taste – juicy, rich and with just the right amount of sweet fat.
Frequently asked questions
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Duck is a healthy type of meat filled with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Its’ skin is very fatty but can removed, leaving a cut of meat that is comparable in fat and calories to a skinless chicken or turkey breast.
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Both duck and chicken are healthy choices of poultry. Duck is a lean meat, comparable in fat and calories to a skinless chicken or turkey breast. It is an excellent source of selenium and zinc, both of which encourage good cellular metabolism. Since duck is a red meat, it contains higher amounts of iron than other poultry. The fat content of duck meat is mostly healthy unsaturated fat and is an excellent source of protein.
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Duck meat is tender, juicy, a little meaty, with a high level of fat. Duck meat has a meatier taste than chicken with a unique sweet and savoury flavour also. In comparison to turkey and chicken, duck does not have a lot of meat, yet retains a high level of nutrient. With its thick skin, this meat becomes quite crispy when cooked. It is the perfect bird meat for roasting because of its texture.
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For any meat or poultry to be labelled organic is must have been reared in accordance with set and governed organic welfare standards. High standards of animal husbandry and welfare are critical to us at The Organic Butchery. We believe that animals should live their lives in an environment that offers them the opportunity to follow their natural instincts. For ducks, that means growing in a free-range, sustainable system with access to water for swimming and grass for grazing. An active lifestyle and natural diet ensure the ducks we source are healthy, with strong immune systems. And that translates directly into high-welfare meat that tastes delicious.