Raspberry Vinaigrette Duck a l'Orange
An innovative dish where France meets summertime.
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Style
French
Technique
Roasting
Diet Friendly
Low-Carb
Daily recipe · June 09, 2025
A little about this dish
This unique dish, Raspberry Vinaigrette Duck a l'Orange, is an exciting twist on the classic French Duck a l' Oranger. The agility of duck pairs beautifully with the acidic freshness of raspberry vinaigrette, and the sweet citrusy tones of orange, creating a taste that's both layered and unforgettable.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Whole duck — 1 — prepared and cut into halves
- Fresh raspberry — 2 cups — divided
- Orange — 2 — zest and juice, divided
- Dijon mustard — 1 tablespoon
- Honey — 4 tablespoons
- Red wine vinegar — 2 tablespoons
- Salt —
- Pepper —
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley — — for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🌡️🦆🧂Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Season both halves of the duck with salt and pepper.
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Step 2 — 🍳🔥🦆In a pan over moderate heat, sear the duck halves, skin side facing down, until turning golden and crispy. Then, transfer to a roasting pan.
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Step 3 — 🍲🍇🍊To the same pan, add half of the raspberries, orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Cook until the raspberries break down and the sauce is reduced to half.
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Step 4 — 🥄🍇🍷Strain the sauce to remove the raspberry seeds, return it to the pan then stir in the red wine vinegar.
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Step 5 — 🖌️🦆🍯Use a pastry brush to glaze the duck halves with the raspberry-orange sauce and roast in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Step 6 — 🍇🍊🥣Crush the remaining raspberries and mix them with the leftover orange zest, honey, olive oil, a dash of red wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 7 — 🦆🥗🍽️Plate the cooked ducks, drizzle with the raspberry vinaigrette and leftover raspberry-orange glaze, then garnish with fresh herbs.
A final fox tip
This dish not only tastes great but is also a heart-healthy option due to the presence of lean proteins and the fruity freshness of raspberries and oranges. You can also replace duck with chicken for a lighter meal. Kids can assist in smashing the raspberries and making the vinaigrette.