Oven Roasted Crispy Whole Duck & Figgy Orange Glaze
Elevate your dining experience with this Oven Roasted Crispy Whole Duck & Figgy Orange Glaze, a delightful dish that combines the succulent flavors of duck with a sweet and tangy glaze. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and will impress everyone at the table. With its aromatic herbs and a glossy fig and orange glaze, the duck emerges from the oven with a perfectly crispy skin that beckons to be enjoyed. Get ready to savor every delicious bite of this gourmet masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people. 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chilled duck
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (if not brined)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the chilled duck under cold water and pat dry. Season the inside with salt (if applicable) and stuff with fresh herbs.
- In a bowl, combine garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and black pepper; rub evenly over the duck's skin.
- Place the duck breast-side up on a roasting rack in a baking dish and roast for about 90 minutes until crispy.
- For the glaze, combine orange juice, fig jam, maple syrup, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and corn starch in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened for about 5-7 minutes.
- Brush the glaze over the duck during the last 10-15 minutes of roasting to caramelize.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg