Duck Stuffed with Green Apples

DUCK STUFFED with GREEN APPLES

Duck can be considered a very healthy meal.

There is a general misunderstanding about the fattiness of the duck. When it makes sense in terms of the AMOUNT of fat, it is not true in terms of the QUALITY of that fat. Duck’s fat (along with goose fat and olive oil) belongs to a fat category called monounsaturated fats. It is different from saturated fats, which can be harmful to your health.

Ingredients:

• 1 duck 
• 3-4 medium-size green apples Granny Smith
• 1 tbsp of kosher salt
• 1 tsp of black pepper

Directions:

• Place an unfrozen duck into a deep baking dish breast-side up. Rub it inside and out with salt and pepper.
• Remove seeds from apples and cut apples into 6 slices each. Stuff the duck with apples. Fix skin with a wooden tooth stick if necessary.
• Put in a preheated to 430*F (200*C) oven. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the skin becomes crispy brown. 
• Cover with aluminum foil and lower the temperature to 37o*F (170*C).
• Cook for 1.5 more hours, pouring over the duck a liquid from a pan every 12-15 minutes.

 Side dishes:

• Green lentils (the best for flavors harmony)   
• Broccoli
• Green zucchini
• Yellow squash
• Spaghetti squash
• Mushrooms
• Fresh salad of your choice 

Say NO to:

• Potatoes
• Corn
• Croutons
• Heavy dressings