Oven Roasted Crispy Whole Duck & Figgy Orange Glaze
If you’re looking to impress at your next gathering, the Oven Roasted Crispy Whole Duck with Figgy Orange Glaze is the perfect centerpiece. This dish combines succulent duck with a sweet and tangy glaze that will tantalize your taste buds. The rich flavors and impressive presentation make it ideal for special occasions like holidays or family dinners. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare! With just a few simple steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will have your guests raving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chilled duck
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (omit if brined)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the duck with salt, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and pepper. Stuff with rosemary and thyme.
- Place the duck breast-side up on a roasting rack in a pan and roast for about 90 minutes until golden brown.
- While roasting, combine orange juice, fig jam, maple syrup, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), vinegar, and corn starch in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until smooth.
- Brush the glaze over the duck during the last ten minutes of roasting for added flavor.
- Let the duck rest for ten minutes before carving and serve drizzled with leftover glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg