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Orange-Maple Roasted Duck Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 210 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Orange-Maple Roasted Duck recipe offers a succulent and flavorful poultry dish perfect for a special occasion. The combination of citrusy clementines, aromatic star anise, and sweet maple syrup creates a beautifully glazed duck with a crisp skin and tender meat. Slow-roasted to perfection, this dish is both impressive and straightforward to prepare, delivering a rich taste experience with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Duck

  • 4–5 pound whole duck, giblets and neck removed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Citrus and Aromatics

  • 8 clementines, divided
  • 3 shallots
  • 4 star anise pods

Glaze

  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) to prepare for slow roasting the duck, ensuring even cooking throughout.
  2. Prep the Duck: Pat the duck dry with paper towels. Season the duck generously inside and out with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and promote crisp skin.
  3. Prepare Aromatics: Peel and quarter half of the clementines and combine them with peeled shallots and star anise pods. Stuff this mixture inside the duck cavity to infuse the meat with citrus and warm spice notes during roasting.
  4. Roast the Duck: Place the duck breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 3.5 hours (210 minutes), allowing the fat to render slowly and the skin to become crisp. Baste the duck occasionally with rendered fat to keep the meat moist.
  5. Make Maple Glaze: While the duck roasts, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and whole-grain mustard in a bowl and whisk until smooth. This glaze will add a sweet and tangy finish to the duck.
  6. Glaze the Duck: During the last 30 minutes of roasting, brush the maple glaze over the duck evenly, repeating every 10 minutes to build a flavorful, sticky coating.
  7. Roast Clementines: Meanwhile, peel and slice the remaining clementines to roast alongside the duck or separately, which can be used as a fresh garnish or incorporated into a sauce.
  8. Rest the Duck: Once cooked, remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in juicier meat.
  9. Carve and Serve: Carve the duck and serve with roasted clementines, shallots, and an optional drizzle of any remaining glaze or pan juices for added flavor.

Notes

  • This orange-maple roast duck recipe may be time-consuming but it is incredibly easy to prepare and yields excellent flavor and texture.
  • Removing excess fat during cooking helps prevent greasy results and improves crispiness.
  • You can prepare the glaze ahead of time to save hands-on cooking moments.
  • Letting the duck rest after roasting is essential for moist, tender meat.
  • If clementines are not available, substitute with oranges or mandarins.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 duck (about 6 oz cooked meat)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 123mg

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