DUCK WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLE
STUFFING
 
1 (3-4 lb.) duck
6 oz. salt pork
1 lg. onion, coarsely chopped
3 tart green apples
3 tbsp. brown sugar
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Thyme to taste
1-2 tsp. caraway seed
1 1/2 lbs. sauerkraut

Dice salt pork and heat in frying pan until transparent. Add onion and fry. Add apples, peeled and diced, toss with onion and salt pork. When golden, add brown sugar, salt, pepper, thyme and caraway seed. Remove from heat. Drain and mince sauerkraut and toss with apple and onion mixture. Wash duck inside and out. Rub cavity with salt and pepper. Stuff with apple, sauerkraut and truss. Prick well with sharp fork and place duck on rack in roasting pan. Roast in slowly oven, 350 degrees, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Prick duck frequently to allow fat to escape. Serves 4.

 

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