For Thanksgiving this year, we decided to do something a little different. No turkey for us; we went with a duck instead. Duck has a completely unique flavor and doesn’t taste like chicken. This recipe came from our french cookbook and actually doesn’t take as long to prepare as a turkey, but you will probably want to thaw the duck for a couple days before you plan to cook it if you are using a frozen duck. Also, don’t forget to check the Tips section for important information.
Ingredients
5 1/2 pound duckling
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Pinch of thyme or sage
1 small onion
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
1 1/2 – 2 cups beef stock
3-4 Tbsp. port
1-2 Tbsp. softened butter
