Paleo Duck with Apple and Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 small Whole Duck
• 2 medium Apples
• 1 small Red Cabbage
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 slices Bacon
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Rinse the 1 small Whole Duck under cold water and pat it completely dry with paper towels. Season the duck thoroughly, inside and out, with 1 tsp Salt and 0.5 tsp Black Pepper. Quarter the 2 medium Apples, remove their cores, and place them inside the duck cavity.
2. 2Place the prepared 1 small Whole Duck in a roasting pan. Roast the duck in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached in the thickest part of the thigh, ensuring the thermometer does not touch bone. The duck skin should be golden brown and crispy.
3. 3While the duck roasts, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 4 slices Bacon to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove the crispy 4 slices Bacon from the skillet and set them aside on a plate lined with a paper towel, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
4. 4Peel and dice the 1 medium Onion into 1/4-inch pieces. Add the diced 1 medium Onion to the large skillet with the bacon fat. Sauté the 1 medium Onion over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is softened and translucent.
5. 5Remove the outer leaves from the 1 small Red Cabbage, quarter it, remove the core, and shred it into thin strips. Add the shredded 1 small Red Cabbage, 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar, and 1 tsp Dried Thyme to the skillet with the softened onion. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the 1 small Red Cabbage is tender and slightly wilted.
6. 6Once the 1 small Whole Duck is roasted and the 1 small Red Cabbage is tender, carefully remove the quartered 2 medium Apples from the duck cavity. Carve the roasted 1 small Whole Duck and arrange it on serving plates with the braised 1 small Red Cabbage and the caramelized 2 medium Apples. Crumble the crispy 4 slices Bacon over the duck and cabbage just before serving.

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