Sunday, December 27, 2009

Roasted Duck...Our Christmas Tradition


My roasted duck came out beautifully again this year.


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The duck was seasoned with the mixture of salt, black pepper, juniper berries, orange rind, Chinese five spice, etc., and rested in the fridge for 2 days.


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Duck with Yuzu Butter Brussels Sprouts (cooked with my donabe), and Roasted Beets and Beets Greens.


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Godme, Champagne, Brut Integral, Premier Cru
2000 Mas de Daumas Gassac

After the dinner, with the duck carcasses, I made the duck stock. I simmered them with ginger, garlic, scallion (green parts only), black peppercorn, sake and water for 12 hours. The aroma was so nice. I also saved the duck fat from roasting.