Czech-style duck

Czech-style duck

Main dishes

A duck braised in cream, then baked in the oven with a white sauce, citrus zest, and grapes.

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This Czech-style duck dish is a sophisticated meal that combines sweetness and acidity. It’s perfect for a special occasion or a family gathering.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time1 hr 30 min
  • Total2 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$2.73 $0.68 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.08
  • $0.53
  • $0.29
  • $1.46
  • $0.01
  • $0.02
  • $0.31
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cut the duck into 4 pieces, rub them with salt and nutmeg, then dredge them in flour. ≈ 8 min
  2. Heat some fat in a skillet and brown the pieces on all sides.
  3. Pour the with cream and cover until the meat is tender, adding a little water if needed.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Remove the meat, discard some of the bones, and place it in an oven-safe dish.
  5. Combine the cooking sauce with the mashed ricotta, zest, and rinsed grapes, then pour over the meat. ≈ 4 min
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the oven.

The bill

Czech-style duck

  • 50 g of flour$0.08
  • 2 tablespoons of bacon or duck fat$0.53
  • 4 tablespoons of heavy cream$0.29
  • 200 g of drained Greek yogurt$1.46
  • 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest$0.01
  • 1 teaspoon of grated orange zest$0.02
  • 40 grams of grapes$0.31
  • salt$0.03

Total$2.73

that's $0.68 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 duck, approximately 2 kg in weight
  • 50 g of flour
  • 2 tablespoons of bacon or duck fat
  • 4 tablespoons of heavy cream
  • 200 g of drained Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon of grated orange zest
  • 40 grams of grapes
  • salt
  • grated nutmeg and walnut
  • A little water

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