There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Monday, January 16, 2023

Roast Duck - Testing

TO TRY

2 Tbsps oil
1 popcorn kernel
1 whole duck
Salt and pepper
1 onion, quartered
a few sprigs of thyme
1 bay leaf
a generous 1/2 cup of white wine

Pre-heat the oven to 350F. Work out the cooking time, which is 1hr for every kg of duck.
In an oven-ready cooking pot with a lid, heat the oil until searing hot (use a popcorn kernel in the oil, when it pops the oil is ready).
While the oil is heating up, sprinkle the duck generously with salt and pepper.
Sear the duck on all sides in the hot oil. 
Add the onion and all to sear on both cut sides.
Add the thyme, bay leaf and the wine. Immediately cover and pop in the oven.
Cook in the oven for the amount of time you figured out in set 1 or until the internal temperature is 165F in the thickest part of the thigh.
Once the duck is done, remove it from the pot and keep covered, probably under foil unless you have a better way of doing it.
Allow the broth in the pot to cool enough to separate the fat from the sauce. Scoop off the fat (and save for later applications) and save the sauce.
Cut up the duck and serve hot with the sauce re-heated.


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