DUCK WITH CHERRY SAUCE

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My mom prepared this golden tender roast duck often for Sunday dinner when I was growing up. It was one of my dad's favorite meals. The cheery cherry sauce stirs up easily and makes this main dish doubly delightful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 domestic duckling (4 to 5 pounds)
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves
1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Bing cherries, star fruit and kale, optional

Steps:

  • Prick skin of duckling well and place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Tie drumsticks together. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°. (Drain fat from pan as it accumulates.) Cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving. , Meanwhile, for sauce, combine preserves and vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Serve with duck. Garnish platter with fruit and kale if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Fat 41g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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