Duck With Apricots Recipe

Directions GETTING READY 1) Rub duck skin with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Preheat oven to 450°F 3) Wash and pat dry the apricots. Halve and remove the pits.

MAKING 4) Keep the duck on a rack over a shallow roasting pan.

Prick with a fork and bake in oven for 30-40 minutes till the skin browns.

Place the duck in a large ovenproof casserole.

Pour stock and wine to the roasting pan, boil the mixture. Pour it over the duck.

Cover with a lid or foil. Cook duck in the center of a preheated oven at 325°F for 1 1/2 hours.

Place apricots around the duck after 45 minutes.

) Put the duck onto a serving dish and keep it warm.

) Strain the cooking liquid and skim off fat from the top.

) Strain cooked apricots through a sieve. Alternately, whirl in a blender. Keep the puree aside.

) Into the casserole pour the strained liquid. Boil briskly till content reduced by third.

) Mix orange juice and add apricot puree.

) Place remaining fresh apricot halves around the duck.

) Warm brandies, pour them over the duck, and set alight.

SERVING 17) Serve immediately with brown rice and a green salad. Serve sauce separately.