Krakowska kaczka z jabłkami (Drukuj)

Soczysta pieczona kaczka z dodatkiem słodkich jabłek i aromatycznych przypraw, nawiązująca do tradycji krakowskiej kuchni.

# Składniki:

→ Meats

01 - 1 whole duck (approximately 2-2.5 kg)

→ Fruits

02 - 4 medium apples, cored and quartered

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium onions, quartered

→ Spices

04 - 1 tablespoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1 tablespoon honey

→ Liquids

09 - 1 cup chicken broth
10 - 1/2 cup apple cider

# Kroki wykonania:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C. Pat the duck dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika, ensuring coverage inside and out.
02 - Place the quartered apples and onions inside the cavity of the duck. Drizzle honey evenly over the duck's surface.
03 - Place the duck on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan and pour the chicken broth and apple cider into the bottom of the pan.
04 - Roast the duck in the pre-heated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting with the pan juices every 30 minutes. Continue until the skin becomes golden brown and crispy.
05 - Ensure the internal temperature of the duck reaches 74°C at the thickest part using a meat thermometer.
06 - Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve and enjoy.

# Uwagi:

01 - Serve with roasted potatoes or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
02 - For an additional twist, consider adding dried cranberries to the apple mixture in the duck cavity.