Description
Roast Duck with Orange Glaze is a succulent and elegant dish featuring crispy-skinned duck coated in a tangy and sweet orange glaze. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious family dinner, this recipe combines rich flavors with a visually stunning presentation.
Ingredients
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For the Duck:
- 1 whole duck (about 5–6 lbs)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 orange, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Duck: Pat the duck dry with paper towels. Score the skin in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season inside and outside with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with orange quarters, onion, and thyme sprigs. Truss the duck with kitchen twine.
- Roast the Duck: Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan. Rub the skin with olive oil. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue roasting for 1 hour and 30 minutes (about 18-20 minutes per pound), or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Spoon out excess fat every 30 minutes and brush with orange glaze during the last 30 minutes of roasting.
- Prepare the Orange Glaze: Combine orange juice, orange zest, honey, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Glaze and Finish Roasting: Brush the orange glaze over the duck every 10 minutes for the last 30 minutes of roasting. Let the duck rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Serve: Carve the duck and drizzle with any remaining orange glaze. Serve with roasted vegetables, potatoes, or a light salad.
Notes
- Save the rendered duck fat for other cooking uses.
- Adjust glaze seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of duck
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg