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4
Easy
By Keith Floyd
Published 1988
This recipe is ideal for an old bird because of the slow, gentle cooking process.
Wipe the duck and place in a deep dish. Rub all over with saltpetre and sugar and leave to stand, covered, in a cool place for 3 days. Turn the duck daily. Rinse the bird before cooking and place in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a very gentle simmer and cook for about 2 hours. Salt duck can be served hot with a white onion sauce, or cold. To serve cold,