Peking Duck Western-Style Two Ways Recipe

Name: Peking Duck Western-Style Two Ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4 to 5-pounds duckling; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 of teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black or white pepper; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 5 scallions; 3 firm Granny Smith or Fuji apples, sliced into 1-inch wedges; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 cup Hoisin or Plum sauce; Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 4 to 5-pounds duckling
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 of teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black or white pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
5 scallions
3 firm Granny Smith or Fuji apples, sliced into 1-inch wedges
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup Hoisin or Plum sauce
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

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["Method 1.
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Rinse duck inside and out; pat dry. Cut off tail and discard; reserve giblets for another use.", "Mix together all spices; sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the mixture inside duck.
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Stir 1 tablespoon of soy sauce into remaining spice mixture, and then rub evenly
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over the whole bird. Cut 1of the scallions and tuck inside cavity. Cover and refrigerate overnight.", "Place duck in a roasting pan breast side up, on a rack over 2-inches boiling water, on the top of the stove. Cover with foil and steam for 1 hour, adding hot water, if necessary. Cool duck to room temperature, so it firms up; then drain and discard juices and scallion from cavity.", "Preheat oven to 350 to 375 degrees F. depending on your oven.
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Place duck, breast side up, on rack in the same roasting pan and prick skin all over with a fork. Salt and pepper the apples. Tuck as many apple slices into the birds cavity and the remaining slices around the bird. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes.", "Mix remaining 2 tablespoons soy with honey and brush on the duck.
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Turn oven temperature to 450 degrees. Bake for about 7 to 10 minutes or until skin becomes richly browned; do not allow skin to char.", "While duck is roasting, cut remaining scallions and tops in 1 1/2-inch pieces, and then in thin strips.
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Serve the roasted apples, scallions and Hoisin or Plum sauce in separate bowls if you cut duck before serving, or arrange the apples around the bird on a serving platter.", "Method 2 (simplified). Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
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Place the marinated overnight bird on a rack in a roasting pan and prick skin all over with a fork. Bake for 4 hours. Prick duck several times during roasting to drain more fat.", "Brash 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce (instead of soy sauce and honey mixture) on duck, and bake for 10 minutes or until skin becomes richly browned; do not allow skin to char.
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I use the second method mostly when roasting just duck legs."]

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4 to 5-pounds duckling, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 of teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Peking Duck Western-Style Two Ways falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Peking Duck Western-Style Two Ways

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