Duck breast with pumpkin in the oven

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Prepare the marinade: grate the orange, squeeze out the juice, add honey, Provencal herbs and olive oil.

Step 2:

Make cuts in the duck skin.

Step 3:

Rub the duck with the marinade on all sides. Let it sit for 30–40 minutes.

Step 4:

Prepare the pumpkin: peel and seed, cut into 1 cm thick slices.

Step 5:

Place the pumpkin in a baking dish.

Step 6:

Place the duck on the pumpkin.

Step 7:

Pour the remaining marinade over the duck.

Step 8:

Bake in the oven at 200°C for 25–30 minutes.

Step 9:

Let the duck rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the duck with pumpkin.

Cooking tips

If you want a crispier crust, increase the oven temperature for the last 5 minutes.

To enhance the flavor, you can add a little marinade to the baking dish.

Serve the dish immediately after cooking, while the duck is hot.

You can use other citrus fruits instead of orange.

For variety, make several marinade variations: with honey and mustard or with apples.

This duck is perfect for a holiday table or family dinner.