If looking for an interesting new way to cook game birds, try a salt crust. This salt-crusted rosemary duck is a perfect example. It literally locks in the juices, making for a delicious whole-bird cooking method.
Not only does the salt add flavor and trap moisture, but it is also a beautiful presentation. Serve the ducks in the crust, break them open, and carve (do not eat the crust).
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Salt-Crusted Rosemary Duck Recipe
Always looking for interesting ways to cook game birds, a friend suggested we try a salt crust. salt-crusted rosemary duck was a perfect choice.
Preparation 30 minutes
Cook 1 hour 15 minutes
Ready in 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups salt
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 medium ducks dressed
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 egg beaten
Equipment
- camp oven
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix the salt, flour, and water until a stiff dough is formed. Add more water if needed. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out so it is large enough to fold over the whole duck.
- Stuff the ducks with the rosemary and garlic. Place the duck on top of a rolled crust, breast-side down. Fold the crust over and lay seam-side down in a greased casserole pan. Repeat with the remaining duck.
- Brush the egg over the top and sides of the wrapped ducks.
- Bake for 75 minutes. Serve.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 1905kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 55gFat: 152gSaturated Fat: 51gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 72gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 331mgSodium: 85142mgPotassium: 944mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 703IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 14mg
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