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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Kashubian Duck with Baked Apples

How to order / say it
Say it Kaszubska Kaczka z Pieczonymi Jabłkami — [Kah-shoob-ka Kat-ska z Pee-yeh-choh-nee-mi Yah-boo-kah-mee]
Order I'd like the Kashubian duck with baked apples, please.
Locally Poproszę kaszubską kaczkę z pieczonymi jabłkami.
Say locally

Roasted duck served with apples, a traditional Pomeranian dish.

Why try it?

This dish reflects the rich culinary traditions of the Kashubians, an ethnic group in Pomerania, and highlights local ingredients like apples. It's a celebration meal that encapsulates the warmth of Polish hospitality.

How it tastes

The duck offers a juicy, savory profile, while the apples provide a sweet, slightly tart contrast. This combination delivers a mouth-watering harmony of flavors and aromas reminiscent of harvest seasons.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the 19th century among the Kashubian people, the dish became popular due to its use of local produce and has been passed down through generations as a feast for special occasions. It symbolizes the resourcefulness and rich cultural heritage of Pomerania.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 1.5 kg duck
  • 300 g apples
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🌿 1 tbsp marjoram
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and prepare the duck by seasoning it with salt, pepper, and marjoram.
  2. 2 Stuff the duck with sliced apples and onions.
  3. 3 Place the stuffed duck on a roasting tray and bake for about 90 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. 4 Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with baked apples.

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