Roasted Duck with Miso Cranberry Port Glaze | A Stunning Christmas Dinner Centerpiece

*Roasted Duck with Miso Cranberry Port Glaze* Christmas dinner calls for something special! This crispy roasted duck is the ultimate centerpiece and crowd pleaser. Its juicy flavors, crispy skin, and tangy miso glaze pairs perfectly with the rich taste of red port wine, making this roast a festive and flavorful main dish for Christmas dinner. Plus, any leftovers make a great next-day Christmas sandwich or lunch plate. ⏱️Total Time: 4 hours 🔥 375°F *Ingredients:* - 1 whole duck (about 4.5–5.5 lb) - 4 oranges - 2 tsp salt - 1 tsp brown sugar - 1 tsp ground allspice - 1 tsp ground fennel seed - 1 tsp ground star anise - 2 cups fresh cranberries - 2 cinnamon sticks - 1 cup sugar - ⅔ cup red port wine - 1 tbsp miso paste *1. Prep the duck* Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse the duck inside and out with cold water. Remove excess fat and pat completely dry. Then in a small bowl, mix the salt, brown sugar, allspice, fennel, and star anise, and rub all over the outer and inner skin of the duck. Stuff the cavity with quartered oranges and roast the duck at 375°F for 60 minutes. *2. Make the cranberry port glaze* In a small pot, simmer the cranberries, sugar, port wine, juice of ½ orange, and cinnamon sticks for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Strain through a fine sieve, discard solids, and stir in miso paste. *3. Glaze & finish roasting* Remove the duck from the oven and brush the glaze all over the outer skin. Return to the oven for another 60 minutes until deeply golden and crispy. Serve alongside your favorite side dishes and enjoy! _________________________________________ *Scrumdiddlyumptious brings you creative recipes & cooking hacks every day, so be sure to like, follow, and subscribe for inspiring new ideas. Home cooking has never been so easy, or so fun!* 💚 YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/scrumdiddlyumptious/join 💚 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrumdiddlyumptiouscom 💚 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrumdiddlyumptious_recipes 💚 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrumdiddlyumptious.com 💚 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/scrumdiddlyumptious 💚 Website: https://www.scrumdiddlyumptious.com __________________________________________