Apricot Glazed Duck Recipe

Name: Apricot Glazed Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 wild ducks, cleaned; 1 apple, chunked; 1 orange, chunked; 1 onion, chunked; 4 celery ribs, chopped into 1-inch pices; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; salt; pepper; garlic powder; poultry seasoning; 1/2 cup dry red wine (I used merlot); 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 2 tablespoons honey

Servings: persons

4 wild ducks, cleaned
1 apple, chunked
1 orange, chunked
1 onion, chunked
4 celery ribs, chopped into 1-inch pices
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
salt
pepper
garlic powder
poultry seasoning
1/2 cup dry red wine (I used merlot)
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 tablespoons honey

1
Pierce the skin of the ducks and rub with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. Let marinate for a few hours or overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
3
Stuff each duck with pieces of apple, orange, onion and celery. Rub the ducks with soy sauce and oil and place in roasting pan. Baste with red wine. Cover with aluminum foil and place in oven. Every 15 minutes baste the ducks with more wine and juices from the pan. Let bake for about 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 1/2 hours.
4
Combine apricot preserves with honey and thin it out with a little water. Uncover the ducks and baste with the glaze. Turn the oven to broil and cook ducks for about 10-15 more minutes. Just keep an eye on them so they do not burn.
5
Serve with garlic bread to soak up the juices.

261

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 wild ducks, cleaned, 1 apple, chunked, 1 orange, chunked, 1 onion, chunked, and more.

Yes, Apricot Glazed Duck falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apricot Glazed Duck

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