Roasted Duck with Sour Pomegranate Onions
Introduction
Roasted duck is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is typically made with a whole duck that is roasted in the oven until it is cooked through. The duck is then served with a variety of sides, such as potatoes, vegetables, or rice.
Sour pomegranate onions are a delicious and unique way to add flavor to roasted duck. The onions are roasted in the oven until they are caramelized and then tossed with pomegranate seeds and a sour vinaigrette. The resulting dish is a flavorful and elegant way to enjoy roasted duck.
Ingredients
* 1 whole duck
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 onion, thinly sliced
* 1 pomegranate, seeds removed
* 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Rinse the duck under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. Rub the duck with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the duck in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour, or until it is cooked through.
5. While the duck is roasting, prepare the sour pomegranate onions.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the onions and cook until they are caramelized, about 15 minutes.
8. Add the pomegranate seeds, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
9. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions are heated through.
10. Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
11. Serve the duck with the sour pomegranate onions.
Tips
* For a more flavorful duck, brine it in a saltwater solution for 24 hours before roasting.
* To make the sour pomegranate onions ahead of time, simply prepare them as directed and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
* Serve the roasted duck with your favorite sides, such as potatoes, vegetables, or rice.