Classic Roasted Duck With Orange-Bourbon-Molasses Glaze Recipe

Name: Classic Roasted Duck With Orange-Bourbon-Molasses Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6- to 7-lb.) whole ducks; Kitchen string; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup orange marmalade; 1/4 cup bourbon; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

2 (6- to 7-lb.) whole ducks
Kitchen string
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup bourbon
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

1
Remove giblets from ducks, and reserve for another use. Rinse ducks, and pat dry with paper towels. Remove excess fat and skin. Tie legs together with kitchen string; chill, uncovered, 10 to 24 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 450u00b0. Let ducks stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Prick legs, thighs, and breasts with a fork. Rub ducks with salt and black pepper, and place, breast side up, on a wire rack in an aluminum foil-lined jelly-roll pan. Bake 45 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, stir together orange marmalade and next 5 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced to about 1 cup.
4
Remove ducks from oven, and carefully spoon fat from pan. Brush ducks with orange marmalade glaze. Reduce oven temperature to 350u00b0, and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 180u00b0. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (6- to 7-lb.) whole ducks, Kitchen string, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Classic Roasted Duck With Orange-Bourbon-Molasses Glaze falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Roasted Duck With Orange-Bourbon-Molasses Glaze

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