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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
The remains of cold roast duck, rather more than 1 pint of weak stock or water, 1 onion, 1 oz. of butter, thickening of butter and flour, salt and cayenne to taste, 1/2 teaspoonful of minced lemon-peel, 1 dessertspoonful of lemon-juice, 1/2 glass of port wine.
👨🍳 Method
Cut the duck into nice joints, and put the trimmings into a stewpan; slice and fry the onion in a little butter; add these to the trimmings, pour in the above proportion of weak stock or water, and stew gently for 1 hour. Strain the liquor, thicken it with butter and flour, season with salt and cayenne, and add the remaining ingredients; boil it up and skim well; lay in the pieces of duck, and let them get thoroughly hot through by the side of the fire, but do not allow them to boil: they should soak in the gravy for about 1/2 hour. Garnish with sippets of toasted bread. The hash may be made richer by using a stronger and more highly-flavoured gravy; a little spice or pounded mace may also be added, when their flavour is liked.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried my hand at Mrs. Beeton's duck hash, expecting a rustic affair, but was pleasantly surprised by the elegance that unfolded. The star of the show was the port wine, which I'd usually associate with rich desserts, but here it added a sophisticated depth to the gravy that was entirely unexpected. I found that the key to this dish is patience, allowing the duck to simmer gently and soak up the flavors, rather than rushing it through the cooking process. This recipe is a delight for the weeknight cook who wants to elevate leftovers into a refined dinner. The process of frying onions, thickening the gravy, and toasting bread sippets for garnish is satisfyingly hands-on, making it a great way to unwind after a long day. Serve it with a side of steamed greens for a complete meal. If you're looking to impress with minimal effort, this duck hash is your secret weapon.
