Can You Taste this Crispy Skin Roasted Duck a L’orange?

Duck a l'orange, known in French as canard a l'orange, is a fancy and classic French dish you can make at home. It can also be braised, but this version is roasted.

For beautifully tender meat, the duck is first covered and almost steamed in an oven for approx. 80 minutes. It's then uncovered and roasted to obtain that beautiful brown crispy skin.

Keep the excess duck fat; that is gold! So lovely with roasted potatoes; see my recipe.

Make sure you scrape those dark caramelisation bits in the pan's bottom and mix them well. That's the flavour to your jus, and the sauce will be incredible.

If you want to go more classic, you can add a little Grand Marnier liqueur to the sauce and garnish with blanched julienne of orange zest and some orange segments.

When serving, pour the sauce around the duck to retain that nice crispiness in the skin. Great served with green beans and roasted potatoes cooked in duck fat, of course!

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[fashionable_alpaca]

Making roast duck for Christmas dinner and hence stumbled onto your video. Not only does that look spectacular, it was therapeutic to watch.

[gerrycorbino]

I remember my mom making duck as a special treat growing up. She always put a couple peeled apples in the cavity to absorb some of the duck fat. This recipe is one I'll have to make after the holidays as a special treat for my wife & I. Love seeing Whiskey in your videos. He's such a great member of your family & so well behaved!

[roshnisahoo]

Just had duck once but nothing like what you prepared. Your presentation is alluring and the final shape of the duck is worth drooling over.

[arlenelobban]

Drone delivery please - 2 servings. Wow! I can't wait - salivating!

[myriambarthelemy]

This is the best duck a l'orange recipe. Thank you so much for sharing

[ericcutler]

Thank Joel! That does look easy to make and it looks delicious!

[bartlett]

Mmm! No matter where you go in the world for a culture's dish, a beautifully roasted duck is a luxurious experience.

[brandon]

Golden brown and delicious! Recipe couldn't be easier and perfect for Christmas dinner for two. Another great recipe. Thanks

[lizalitvak]

The duck is a classic! We always cook for the new year with apples and prunes) We must try your recipe! Thank you 💐

[cookietime]

i get hypnotized, watching this! already have a duck in the freezer…i was just waiting for a good recipe, and this is IT!!

[DapurMarlia]

very inspiring recipe, I will try it, thank you for sharing the recipe

[adventure]

Been binge watching most of your videos for years now, Im a fan! I will be prepping this recipe for our dinner tonight 😜Happy Easter!

[alexgaras]

Tried it, it was great. Thanks 4 the recipe.

[keyurdeshpande]

The most well mannered dog I have ever seen in my life!!

[rogerkincaid]

Never eaten duck in my life, but this video had me craving for one.

[phiphi-us]

this recipe is perfect for family bondings they all love it thank you for the recipe.

[dogwalk]

I can't take my eyes off the crispy duck skin❤️😊 Whiskey is cute😋

[annabella]

Amazing video and recipe! My husband and I think this will be a better dish for Thanksgiving. Thank you for another great recipe. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[KitchenScientist]

Have never ever tried cooking duck but you have tempted me to. Looks absolutely delicious 😋.

[brandon]

As always you are my main man, my go to guy who I trust and so when you say 80 minutes and then another 60 even though it seems to long to me, that is what I'm doing. Thanks Joel!