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| yield : 4 servings |
ingridients :
| 125 |
g |
Fresh breadcrumbs; (4oz) | | 125 |
g |
Dried ready-to-eat prunes; chopped (4oz) | |
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Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon | | 2 |
tb |
Freshly chopped thyme | |
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper | | 1 |
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Whole fresh duck; a 2kg (4 1/2lb); duck will serve 4 | | 2 |
tb |
Medium sherry | | 250 |
ml |
Chicken stock; (8 fl oz) | | 1 |
tb |
Cornflour; blended with a; little cold water |
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directions :
Mix together the breadcrumbs, prunes, lemon rind and juice, thyme and seasoning and use to stuff the cavity of the duck.
Prick skin all over with a fork and cook in a preheated oven at 200 øC, 400 øF, Gas Mark 6 for 20 minutes per 0.5kg (1lb).
Remove the duck from the roasting tin and keep warm.
Add the sherry to the roasting tin and place over a moderate heat for 1 minute, stirring continuously to de-glaze the tin.
Add the stock, blended cornflour and seasoning to taste and bring to the boil.
Spoon a little gravy over the duck and serve the remaining in a gravy boat.
Garnish with fresh thyme and lemon slices.
NOTES : A delicious alternative to turkey over the festive period. |
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