Duck with sauerkraut in the oven

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 10 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to bake duck with sauerkraut in the oven? Prepare all the necessary ingredients according to the list. If you have frozen duck, remove it from the freezer in advance and leave it at room temperature until completely defrosted.

2. STEP 2

   

   Singe the bird to remove excess feathers, remove the sebaceous glands on the tail and cut off the excess skin on the throat. Wash the carcass thoroughly and dry it with paper towels to remove any remaining water.

3. STEP 3

   

   Prepare the marinade. In a separate container, mix 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, minced garlic, salt, sugar and pepper. I added 0.5 tsp each of sugar and pepper, and 1 incomplete tsp of salt. Mix everything well until the salt and sugar dissolve.

4. STEP 4

   

   Rub the duck with marinade on all sides and inside too. Wrap in cling film or place in a plastic bag, whichever is more convenient for you. Place the bird in the refrigerator to marinate for several hours (preferably overnight).

5. STEP 5

   

   When the duck is marinated, prepare the filling. Wash the peeled onion and apple and dry. Cut the onion into half rings or cubes. Heat vegetable oil in a thick-bottomed frying pan and fry the onion. Cook over high heat until the onion becomes translucent.

6. STEP 6

   

   If your sauerkraut is very sour, soak it in cold water and squeeze it out. Also chop it if necessary. Cut the apples into cubes. Add cabbage and apples to onions.

7. STEP 7

   

   If desired, pour in a little white wine, but you can cook without it, it will turn out no less tasty. Add a pinch of sugar and ground black pepper, stir and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Don't forget to stir so the cabbage doesn't burn. Remove the pan from the stove and cool the filling slightly.

8. STEP 8

   

   Stuff the duck with cabbage. If there are any particles of garlic left on the carcass, remove it, otherwise it will burn during baking and ruin the appearance of the bird.

9. STEP 9

   

   Secure the duck's belly with toothpicks, as in the photo, or sew it with thread. Place the carcass in a baking dish. You can use a gooseneck, or another shape with thick edges and a bottom. I baked it in a glass dish. If you have any cabbage filling left, place it around the edges of the duck. Cover the pan with a lid or foil.

10. STEP 10

    

    Place the duck in the oven, set the temperature to 180-200 degrees and bake for 1.5-2 hours (baking time depends on the capabilities of your oven). Next, remove the lid (foil), grease the carcass with a silicone brush with the fat that melted during the cooking process. If desired, wrap the legs and wings with foil to prevent them from burning.

11. STEP 11

    

    Leave the duck in the oven until it is evenly coated with a crispy golden crust. This time my oven did not bake evenly, so I covered the places where a golden brown crust had already formed with foil and left the bird to bake for another 15 minutes until it became evenly golden.

12. STEP 12

    

    Serve the duck while it is hot.

13. STEP 13

    

    Incredibly juicy, aromatic and delicious!

Comments on the recipe

Natalia M

04.12.2023

4.5

For dinner I decided to bake duck with sauerkraut in the oven. The recipe is interesting to me because of the filling). My duck was frozen, so first I defrosted it halfway in the refrigerator, and then at room temperature. In the evening I marinated it in a mixture of vegetable oil, spices and garlic powder. I added a little soy sauce myself. For the filling, in addition to onions and sauerkraut, I used sour green apples. I liked this side dish; after stewing in the oven, the cabbage became very tender, soaked in meat juice. Apples complement cabbage and duck meat very well. I baked the duck in a glass casserole dish with a lid for two hours. A golden crust appeared even without grilling). The meat is juicy, tasty, aromatic! This is a great filling dish!

Queen

04.12.2023

4.6

Which beauty has never tried with such a filling, take note!!!

Noah

04.12.2023

4.6

Duck with sauerkraut in the oven is a universal dish, suitable for both a festive table and a weekday. The meat is aromatic, soft and juicy. The crust is baked and deliciously golden. And the filling with sauerkraut is just a godsend. The recipe is wonderful, thank you very much!