Roasted Duck with Orange Glaze

How to Make Roasted Duck with Orange Glaze at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 5-6 lbs whole duck
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Rinse the duck under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Season the duck inside and out with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and orange zest.

5. 5

   Place the duck on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Pour the orange glaze mixture over the duck, ensuring it is well coated.

6. 6

   Stuff the cavity of the duck with rosemary sprigs.

7. 7

   Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the duck moist during cooking.

8. 8

   Roast the duck in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices.

9. 9

   Check the internal temperature of the duck; it should reach 165°F (74°C) when done.

10. 10

    Once cooked, remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

11. 11

    While the duck rests, strain the pan juices into a saucepan and bring to a simmer to thicken slightly.

12. 12

    Carve the duck and serve it drizzled with the orange glaze.