Orange & Honey Glazed Duck
Serves
6-8
Prep time
45 min
Cook time
2 hours
Serves
6-8
Prep time
45 min
Cook time
2 hours
Recipe developed for Yossi’s Cuts in collaboration with Ayela Nir-Krispine, a personal chef and recipe developer.
Ingredients
Directions
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 lb) whole duck defrosted, washed, trimmed, and patted dry
- Juice from 6 oranges
- Zest from 2 oranges
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 1/2 cups honey
- Salt and pepper
- 1 orange sliced for garnish (optional)
Directions
- 1) Place the duck uncovered in the refrigerator for 24 hours before you are ready to cook. This will allow the skin to dry and create a crispy exterior.
- 2) Prior to beginning to prepare the duck bring it to room temperature for about a half hour before cooking.
- 3) Place the duck breast side down into a roasting pan with a rack (this will allow the fat to drip and not create a soggy duck).
- 4) Preheat the oven to 400°F, using a fork score the duck all over to allow the fat to be released from the skin while roasting.
- 5) Using a generous amount of salt and black pepper massage the duck all over with the seasoning.
- 6) Place the duck into the preheated oven to roast for one and a half hours.
- 7) Remove the duck from the oven and pour the rendered fat into a heat proof pan or container (you may save this fat for other cooking in the future). Set one tablespoon of the duck fat aside for the glaze.
- 8) Return the duck to the pan and continue to roast for another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9) In a small saucepan add 1 tablespoon of the render duck fat, sauté the garlic until translucent and quickly add in the orange zest.
- 10) Stir well until fragrant and pour in the orange juice and honey. Continue to stir until the glaze has boiled.
- 11) Remove duck from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before glazing. Pour the glaze over the duck brushing it into all of the crevices and cavity. I like to slice oranges and roast them for 10 minutes in the oven at 450°F to create a beautiful gamish.
- 12) Serve warm and enjoy!
Yossi’s Tips
1. You can prepare this recipe in advance and reheat by storing the glaze separately from the duck. When ready to re-warm the duck: Place the duck uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
2. Place the glaze into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Brush the glaze all over the warmed duck and serve with the garnish if using.
2. Place the glaze into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Brush the glaze all over the warmed duck and serve with the garnish if using.
