Roast Duck with Apples and Prunes

1. 1 Whole duckpack 2 kg ≈ $22.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 180 g
2. 2 Apples≈ $3.50 per kg 72 g
3. 3 Prunespack 200 g ≈ $3.50 21 g
4. 4 Honey 7 g
5. 5 Mustard 6 g
6. 6 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 4 g
7. 7 Salt 1 g
8. 8 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Pat the duck dry, then season generously with salt, pepper, and minced garlic⁶.

2. Slice the apples² into wedges, mix with prunes³, and tuck the filling into the duck’s cavity.

3. Whisk honey with mustard and brush the skin lightly in an even layer.

4. Roast at 350°F (180°C) for 90 minutes, covered with foil or a lid, basting occasionally with its juices.

5. Remove the foil and roast another 35–40 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden, and the juices run clear when pricked.

6. Let the meat rest 10 minutes before serving with the apples² and prunes³.