Roast Duck with Red Currant Orange Glaze
Ingredients:
1 ea 5-6 lb Duck
1/2 C Spice Union Wild Game Seasoning Blend
2 C Fresh red currants*
3/4 C Fresh orange juice
1 Tbsp Fresh orange zest
1/2 C Port Wine
*Can substitute 1/2 C of Red currant jam for Fresh red currants.
Prepare the Red Currant Orange Glaze:
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In a stainless steel sauce pan, combine the red currants, orange juice and orange zest.
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Cook over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for about 15 minutes or until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Add the port wine, and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes.
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Remove the glaze from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Duck:
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Bring you duck to room temperature before starting to prepare it for cooking.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Turn the duck so the back bone is facing up. With a small knife, poke several holes through the duck skin along the backbone.
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Liberally season the entire duck with the Spice Union Wild Game Seasoning Blend.
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Stuff 3-4 pieces of orange into the cavity of the duck.
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Place a roasting rack into a large roasting pan.
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Set the duck into the roasting rack.
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Place the roasting pan into the oven and cook for 25 minutes at 400°F.
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After the initial 25 minutes of roasting, lower your oven temperature to 325°F.
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Using the fat that renders from the duck, baste the duck every 10-12 minutes for the remainder of the cooking.
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Continue to cook the duck for another 2-3 hours or until the thighs reach an internal temperature of 175°F.
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Remove the duck from the oven, cover with foil and let rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
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Serve with your signature side dishes.