DAD'S HONEY DUCK

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I don't eat much duck, but my Dad just loves it, so I make this for him. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as he does!

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Whole Duck

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4 lb) whole duck, rinsed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 orange, quartered
2 cups water
1 cup honey
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup undiluted thawed orange juice concentrate
2 -3 chopped fresh garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl mix together mix together the basil, ginger and salt and sprinkle mixture on inside and outside of duck. Stuff duck with orange quarters and lay in roaster. Add water.
  • In a small saucepan combine the honey, butter, lemon juice and orange juice concentrate. Simmer together over low heat until syrupy; pour a little of the mixture over the duck, saving the rest for basting. Cover roaster.
  • Bake/roast ducks in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn duck breast down, reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and roast covered for another 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until very tender. Turn duck breast up during last few minutes of cooking, to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1181.2, Fat 100.9, SaturatedFat 37.3, Cholesterol 203, Sodium 519, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 42.2, Protein 26.9

Real Life Fairy
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This is the best honey duck recipe I've ever tried. The duck was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was perfect.


Mo7med Fouda
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This honey duck recipe was amazing. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Migan RahmaN (BappY)
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I love this honey duck recipe. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


Daniel Rose
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I've made this honey duck recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


Hwesa Masango
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This honey duck recipe is definitely a winner. The duck was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Liton Sp
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of duck, but I'm glad I did. The honey sauce was amazing and the duck was cooked perfectly.


Pumpkin Mckinzy
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This is the best honey duck recipe I've ever tried. The duck was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was perfect.


Awais Moosiani
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I made this honey duck for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Ndagire Florence
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This recipe is a keeper! The duck was so tender and the honey sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Abigail Moyo
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The honey duck was delicious! I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


mEhEnAz bOisHaKhi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the duck turned out amazing. The skin was crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. My guests raved about it!


Umer Musa
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This honey duck recipe was a hit with my family! The duck was cooked perfectly and the honey sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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