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If you’ve chosen to buy your Christmas duck from Soil and Sea this year, then you’re already off to a great start. All our ducks are 100% organic, free-range and slow grown to produce a lovely, succulent alternative to the classic choice of turkey. By purchasing a premium organic duck, you’ve already taken a step in the right direction to a show-stopping Christmas table centrepiece.
Our organic ducks are provided by a friend of the farm, Ross, who raises free-range birds on his East Devon farm. Located in Honiton, the small flocks are provided with open fields to roam and forage allowing for a totally organic and natural development. The rolling Blackdown Hills overlooking the river Otter are the perfect backdrop for slow growing plump, well-fed duck that is sure to impress Christmas dinner guests.
Meaty Tip: As much as your roasted meat is likely to steal the show, to ensure all your trimmings stay delicious through to Christmas Day, we recommend freezing them as soon as they arrive and defrosting thoroughly before cooking. This is particularly important for sausages, sausage meat, mince and chicken.
Similar to cooking a Turkey, weigh your duck to find the perfect timing. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 200°C fan / gas mark 7.
Weight (kg) |
Time (hrs’ mins) |
1.5 |
1’20 |
2 |
1’40 |
2.5 |
2’ |
3 |
2’20 |
This festive season may be different in more ways than one, but Christmas dinner leftovers are always inevitable. After all, Christmas only comes once a year so why not indulge? This year is as good as any to break a few festive traditions, so leave behind those meaty sandwiches and bubble & squeak in favour of something a little different.
From Sticky Wings to Boxing Day Risotto, we’ve collected some of the best (and most unique) recipes to make use of those leftovers – we’ve even accounted for leftover pudding and drinks too. To read the full article, head to our Christmas Leftovers blogpost. You never know – your new Christmas tradition might be waiting for you.