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Kaczka z Jabłkami (Roast Duck with Apples)

Prep 20 min Cook 2 hr 30 min Total 2 hr 50 min Servings 4

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Prick the skin so the fat underneath can render out; save the fat for roast potatoes.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Rub duck inside and out with salt, marjoram and garlic; refrigerate overnight.

  2. 02

    Heat oven to 325°F. Stuff with apples, prick the skin all over (not the meat) and set breast up on a rack with water in the pan.

  3. 03

    Roast 2 hours, pouring off fat every 30 minutes.

  4. 04

    Raise to 425°F and roast 20–30 minutes until crisp and the thigh reads 175°F.

  5. 05

    Rest 15 minutes and serve with the apples and red cabbage.

Notes & swaps

  • Prick the skin so the fat underneath can render out; save the fat for roast potatoes.

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