Duck with Cherries

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the inside of the duck with salt and pepper

2. 2

   Add the bouquet garni

3. 3

   Truss the duck 

4. 4

   Place it on the roasting rack in the oven above the trivet

5. 5

   Roast the duck in a hot oven (Th.

6. 6

   for 15 minutes, then at Th. 6 for 30 minutes

7. 7

   Brown all sides

8. 8

   Pierce the duck with a fork: if the juice that runs out is pale pink, the duck is cooked; otherwise, continue cooking

9. 9

   Pit the cherries and sauté them in butter for 3 minutes

10. 10

    Add the cognac, flame it and season with pepper

11. 11

    Deglaze the trivet with a little lemon juice and mix with the cherry cooking liquid

12. 12

    Arrange the cherries around the duck on a warm platter

13. 13

    Nestle with sauce and serve.