Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsBow Valley Ranche RestaurantDuck A L’orange Recipe

Duck A L’orange Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

purple mashed potato, parsnip puree, green beans, carrots & confit Cipollini

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Ingredients

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Duck and Sauce

Purple Mashed Potatoes

Parsnip Puree

Vegetables

Method

Prepare the Duck

  1. 1

    Score and Season Duck

    Score the skin of the duck breast in a crisscross pattern. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook Duck

    In a hot skillet, cook the duck breast skin-side down for about 6-8 minutes, until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove and let rest.

  3. 3

    Make Orange Sauce

    In the same skillet, pour off excess fat, add sugar, and let caramelize. Add orange juice, red wine vinegar, and chicken stock. Reduce until thickened, then whisk in butter.

Prepare the Sides

  1. 4

    Make Purple Mashed Potatoes

    Boil purple potatoes until tender. Mash with butter, cream, and salt until smooth.

  2. 5

    Make Parsnip Puree

    Boil parsnips until tender, blend with butter, cream, and salt until smooth.

  3. 6

    Sauté Vegetables

    Blanch green beans and carrots until tender. Sauté Cipollini onions in olive oil until caramelized.

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