Roast Duck with Apple Dressing recipe

4 servings

1 (4 pound) whole duck

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/2 tablespoon butter

3 tablespoons chopped onion

5 stalks celery, chopped

3 cups peeled, cored and chopped apple

3 cups cornbread crumbs

1 tablespoon olive oil

Rinse duck and pat dry; rub with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

Saute onion and celery in butter until tender.

In a medium bowl, combine with apple and cornbread crumbs.

Mix together to make dressing (if necessary, add a little water to moisten).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Fill the duck's cavity with dressing, and sew shut with kitchen twine.

Rub outside of bird lightly with olive oil, and place in a shallow roasting pan or 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 80 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C.

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