Welsh Salt Duck Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Prepared duck - 1 (4-5 lb (1.8-2.2 kg) ) | ||
| Rock Salt | 4 Ounce | |
| Muscovado sugar | 2 Ounce | |
| Saltpetre (nitrate of potash) - 1/2 oz (15 g) | ||
| Bay leaves | 2 | |
| Onion | ||
| Lemon | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Trim off all excess fat from the duck and discard its tail, leaving it whole.
2) Now combine the salt, sugar and saltpetre and rub the duck all over with this mixture, both inside the cavity and as well as all over the skin.
3) Allow to remain in a cool place for 2 days or more, frequently rubbing the duck with the mixture from time to time.
MAKING
4) Boil in masses of water the 2 bay leaves and sufficient onion and lemon to give the water a good strong flavour.
5) Boil the duck until soft but do not over-boil.
SERVING
6) Serve hot.
1) Trim off all excess fat from the duck and discard its tail, leaving it whole.
2) Now combine the salt, sugar and saltpetre and rub the duck all over with this mixture, both inside the cavity and as well as all over the skin.
3) Allow to remain in a cool place for 2 days or more, frequently rubbing the duck with the mixture from time to time.
MAKING
4) Boil in masses of water the 2 bay leaves and sufficient onion and lemon to give the water a good strong flavour.
5) Boil the duck until soft but do not over-boil.
SERVING
6) Serve hot.
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