Roasted Duck with Red Cabbage (Pečená kačica s červenou kapustou)

This traditional Slovak recipe for Pečená kačica s červenou kapustou (Roasted Duck with Red Cabbage) is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Slovak Slovak Cuisine Duck Recipe Roasted Duck Red Cabbage
Roasted Duck with Red Cabbage (Pečená kačica s červenou kapustou)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck, about 5 pounds
  • 1 head of red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season the duck with salt, pepper, and ground cloves. Place it in a roasting pan.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the shredded red cabbage, onions, garlic, red wine, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture around the duck in the roasting pan.
  4. Cover the roasting pan with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  5. Remove the foil and continue roasting for another hour, or until the duck is golden brown and the cabbage is tender.
  6. Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted red cabbage.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
30g

Supplies

Roasting pan Foil

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the roasted duck with red cabbage alongside mashed potatoes or bread dumplings for a complete Slovak meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add some apple slices to the red cabbage mixture before roasting.

Cost

$25