Plum-Glazed Ducklings Recipe

Name: Plum-Glazed Ducklings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fresh or thawed frozen ducklings, quartered (about 4-5 pounds each); garlic salt; ¼ cup butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 17 ounces can purple plums; ½ cup packed light brown sugar; ⅓ cup chili sauce; ¼ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup lemon juice; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

2 fresh or thawed frozen ducklings, quartered (about 4-5 pounds each)
garlic salt
¼ cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
17 ounces can purple plums
½ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup chili sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1
With a two-tined fork, prick skin of ducklings in several places; sprinkle with garlic salt.
2
Place ducklings, skin side up, on racks in 2 open roasting pans.
3
Roast in a 350F oven for 2 hours or until ducklings are tender.
4
Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot butter, cook onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender.
5
Into blender container, drain liquid from plums.
6
Pit plums and add to container.
7
Add onion mixture, brown sugar and remaining ingredients.
8
Cover and blend at high speed until smooth.
9
Pour plum mixture into saucepan.
10
Over medium heat, simmer plum mixture 25 minutes, stirring the mixture occasionally.
11
When ducklings are done, remove pans from oven; turn oven control to 400F Remove ducklings and racks from pans; pour off fat; discard.
12
Return racks and ducklings to pans and brush with some of sauce.
13
Roast ducklings 15 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with sauce.
14
Serve ducklings with remaining plum sauce.

230

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 2 fresh or thawed frozen ducklings, quartered (about 4-5 pounds each), garlic salt, ¼ cup butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Plum-Glazed Ducklings falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Plum-Glazed Ducklings

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