Roast Duck with Apple Dressing

Total Time

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 1 (4 pound) whole duck
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 5 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cups peeled, cored and chopped apple
• 3 cups cornbread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Rinse duck and pat dry; rub with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
2. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery in butter until tender. In a medium bowl, combine with apple and cornbread crumbs. Mix together to make dressing (if necessary, add a little water to moisten).
3. Preheat oven to 175°C.
4. Fill the duck's cavity with dressing, and sew shut with kitchen twine. Rub outside of bird lightly with olive oil, and place in a shallow roasting pan or 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 80 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 80°C.