Citrus Herb Duck Recipe

Name: Citrus Herb Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (750 ml) bottlegoya mojo criollo marinade; 1 orange, diced and zested; 1 lemon, diced and zested; 1 lime, diced and zested; ½ cup red wine; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice; ½ teaspoon ginger paste; ½ cup fresh cilantro, shredded; water to cover duck (overnight only); 2 oranges, zest; 1 lemon zest; 1 lime zest; 1 ½ tablespoons coarse black pepper; 2 teaspoons sea salt; ½ teaspoon ginger paste; ⅛ cup fresh cilantro, shredded; 1 whole duck

Servings: persons

1 (750 ml) bottlegoya mojo criollo marinade
1 orange, diced and zested
1 lemon, diced and zested
1 lime, diced and zested
½ cup red wine
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
½ teaspoon ginger paste
½ cup fresh cilantro, shredded
water to cover duck (overnight only)
2 oranges, zest
1 lemon zest
1 lime zest
1 ½ tablespoons coarse black pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoon ginger paste
⅛ cup fresh cilantro, shredded
1 whole duck

1
Make two batches of marinade.
2
One is for marinating, the other will be used to stuff the duck and for basting.
3
Remove the inner parts of the duck (neck, liver, gizzard, heart, etc).
4
Pluck any visible feathers.
5
Add all marinade ingredients to a two gallon ziplock bag, seal, and shake to mix well.
6
Add duck and any inner parts (not everyone likes/ wants innards) to ziplock bag.
7
Marinate for as close to 24 hours as possible.
8
Take the duck out of the marinade and stuff with the available fruit from the bag.
9
Place the duck on a roasting rack inside of a roasting pan.
10
Add the fruit from the basting marinade to the inside of the duck if there is room.
11
Rub all sides of the duck with the rub mix.
12
Place the duck inside a 350 degree oven, breast side down.
13
Cover the duck with approximately 1/2 cup of marinade every 20 minutes.
14
After the first hour, flip the duck to breast side up.
15
Poke holes to let the fat drain.
16
Cook until the duck reaches 165 degrees using a meat thermometer.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (750 ml) bottlegoya mojo criollo marinade, 1 orange, diced and zested, 1 lemon, diced and zested, 1 lime, diced and zested, and more.

Yes, Citrus Herb 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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Citrus Herb Duck

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