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Citrus Cherry Zest Roast Duck with Cherry Compote

Adds a bright citrus note to balance the sweetness of the cherries.

182 minutes4 servings
Citrus Cherry Zest Roast Duck with Cherry Compote
Photo: Peachyeung316 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix lemon zest into the cherry compote during cooking.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Rinse duck and pat dry.
  3. Season duck inside and out with salt and pepper. Place on roasting rack.
  4. Roast duck for 2 hours, basting occasionally with juices. Check internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
  5. While duck roasts, cook cherries, juice, honey, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan until thickened.

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