Oven Roasted Crispy Whole Duck & Figgy Orange Glaze
Indulge in a culinary experience with this Oven Roasted Crispy Whole Duck & Figgy Orange Glaze. Perfect for special occasions or family dinners, this dish features succulent duck with an irresistible blend of sweet figs and tangy oranges in a delectable glaze. The crispy skin adds a delightful texture, while the aromatic herbs elevate the dish to gourmet status. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice cooks can impress their guests with this stunning centerpiece that promises to bring warmth and joy to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chilled duck
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (if duck is brined, do not add salt)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano, dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme, dried
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 sprig rosemary, fresh
- 2 sprigs thyme, fresh
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut amino acids
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat oven and rinse the duck under cold water; pat dry.
- Season the duck inside and out with salt, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and cracked black pepper. Tuck in fresh herbs.
- In a saucepan, mix orange juice, fig jam, maple syrup, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and corn starch over medium heat until thickened.
- Place the duck on a roasting rack in a baking dish and roast for about 90 minutes until golden brown, basting with glaze halfway through.
- Let rest for 10–15 minutes before carving and serve drizzled with remaining glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 duck (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg