
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Cut all the meat from cold roast ducks
Put the bones and stuffing into cold water; cover them and let boil
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Put the meat into a deep dish
Pour on enough of the stock made from the bones to moisten
Cover with pastry slit in the centre with a knife, and bake a light brown
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Using bones and stuffing to create stock extracts gelatin and collagen, which add body and rich mouthfeel to the filling. The cold roast duck meat, already cooked, needs only gentle reheating under the pastry crust, preventing it from drying out. The slit in the pastry creates a steam vent, allowing excess moisture to escape while maintaining a crisp top crust rather than a soggy one.
The duck stock can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. The carved duck meat can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble the pie just before baking for the crispest pastry results.
Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes until warmed through and the pastry crisps up again. Do not microwave, as this will make the pastry soggy.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The duck stock can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. The carved duck meat can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble the pie just before baking for the crispest pastry results.
Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes until warmed through and the pastry crisps up again. Do not microwave, as this will make the pastry soggy.