Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4.5 lb

Duck

Whole

1 unit

Grapefruit Zest

1 cup

Grapefruit Juice

1 cup

Blood Orange Juice

1 unit

Blood Orange

Zested, quartered

2 tbsp

Soy Sauce

1 tbsp

White Miso

1 tsp

Sambal Oelek

1 tsp

Sesame Oil

1 tbsp

Kosher Salt

1 unit

Red Onion

Chopped

2 cloves

Garlic

Peeled

2 sprigs

Fresh Thyme

0.5 cup

Cooked Chickpeas

1 unit

Blood Orange

Segmented

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tbsp

Balsamic Vinegar

2 cups

Watercress

2 tbsp

Pine Nuts

Toasted

1 unit

Shallot

Thinly sliced

Step 1
~11 min

Pull the excess fat from the cavity of the duck.

Step 2
~11 min

Freeze the fat for later use.

Step 3
~11 min

Combine grapefruit juice, grapefruit zest, blood orange juice, blood orange zest, soy sauce, miso, sambal oelek, sesame oil and salt in a bowl and whisk until smooth to create the marinade.

Step 4
~11 min

Place the duck in a large bowl and pour the citrus-soy marinade over it.

Step 5
~11 min

Cover and marinate the duck for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Step 6
~11 min

Preheat the oven to 300F.

Step 7
~11 min

Remove the duck from the marinade and place it on a rack in a roasting pan.

Step 8
~11 min

Poke the skin all over the duck with a skewer or the tip of a small knife.

Step 9
~11 min

Place the blood orange quarters, chopped red onion, garlic cloves and fresh thyme in the duck's cavity.

Step 10
~11 min

Tie the legs together with butchers twine.

Step 11
~11 min

Roast the duck for 1 hour, removing rendered fat periodically.

Step 12
~11 min

Strain and freeze the rendered fat.

Step 13
~11 min

Increase the oven temperature to 450F and roast the duck for another 45 minutes, basting every few minutes with the marinade.

Key Technique: Basting
Step 14
~11 min

If the duck is burning, lower the heat to 350F.

Step 15
~11 min

The duck is done when the legs move easily and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 160F.

Step 16
~11 min

Let the duck rest on a cutting board for 30 minutes before carving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Allow the duck to come to room temperature before roasting for more even cooking.

Use a meat thermometer for best results.

Baste frequently for crispy skin.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

30 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The duck can be marinated a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Brussels sprouts
Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Festive holiday meal

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Holiday
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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