The sauce for this duck à l'orange recipe is composed in such a way that it finds the perfect balance between flavour and the rich taste of the roasted duck.
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How to make duck à l'Orange the right way
There are hundreds of recipes for classic French duck à l'orange but too many are too sweet. The truth is that the sauce should be made with bitter oranges and any substitution should strive for the same original flavor.
Serious Mealtimes / Vicky Wasik
Sometimes it helps to go back to the beginning. I did that when I developed my recipe for duck à l'orange. When I told my wife Kate that my test process would put it on our dinner table—over and over and over again—she looked disappointed. She wasn't excited she said because the orange sauce was too sweet for her taste. She's right that it often is but it really shouldn't be.