Duck With Cherries

Submitted by Peter J

"This recipe comes from the French section of a book called Easy International Cooking. It is a quick and tasty way to serve duck."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 2⁄3 kg ducklings
• 1 cup red wine
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons arrowroot
• 425 g cherries, drained and stoned

directions

1. Wash, dry duck and prick skin a few times with a fork.
2. Cook in an oven according to directions on packet, or otherwise approximately 1 1/2 hours at 180°C.
3. Ten minutes before duck is ready bring wine, orange juice, chilli and sugar to the boil in a small saucepan.
4. Remove a small amount of mixture from saucepan and blend well with arrowroot to form a smooth paste.
5. Return to saucepan and stir constantly until sauce boils and thickens.
6. Reduce heat, add cherries and simmer for 3 minutes.
7. Cut duck into serving portions, serve with sauce to one side along with vegetables of choice.