Apricot Szechuan Roast Duck Recipe

1. 1

   Remove neck, wing tips, gizzards and extra fat from duck.

2. 2

   Place neck, wing tips, and gizzards in stock pot filled with water.

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   Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Prick duck skin all over, especially the fatty parts.

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   Lower duck into stock pot, neck first.

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   Place plate on top of duck to keep submerged and simmer for 45 min.

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   Remove duck from pot and dry.

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   Let sit out at room temperature for 30 min to dry and tighten skin before roasting.

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   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

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    In a saucepan heat 1/2 c. white wine vinegar and 1/2 c. apricot jam till melted.

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    Add in 1 Tbsp.

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    soy sauce and 2 Tbsp.

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    toasted Szechaun peppercorns.

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    Divide sauce in half.

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    Brush sauce over duck.

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    Use sauce to baste duck occasionally.

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    Place duck in oven, legs first.

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    The rear of the oven is hotter and the dark meat takes longer to cook.

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    Roast for 45 min.

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    Baste occasionally and spoon off fat.

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    Reserve other half of sauce for dipping sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.