ROAST LEMON-PEPPER DUCK WITH HONEY LEMON SAUCE
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, roasts, sauces and gravies, main course
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, 1 teaspoon minced thyme, black pepper and salt. Using your fingers, loosen the skins of the ducks over the breastbones, legs and thighs. Tuck the lemon-pepper mixture evenly beneath the skin, covering each breast, leg and thigh. Tie legs together with kitchen twine.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a roasting pan in the oven for 10 minutes. Place the prepared ducks on a rack in the roasting pan and cook 1 hour 10 minutes. Remove ducks from pan, and bring to room temperature. Quarter the ducks, trimming off any excess fat. Cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- To prepare the sauce, place the roasting pan over medium-high heat, and add butter, shallots, garlic and jalapeno. Saute until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the thyme, sage and rosemary, and saute 1 minute more. Add honey and lemon juice. Make a paste of flour and 1 tablespoon water; add to pan. Add veal stock or chicken broth, and reduce until sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Sauce may be cooled and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- To serve, preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small pan over medium heat, reheat sauce. Heat an ovenproof skillet over high heat, and add duck pieces skin side down. Cook over high heat until skin begins to sizzle, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, and crisp duck skin 5 to 7 minutes. Cover with a lid or foil, and reheat in oven for 10 minutes. Transfer to a warm platter, and serve with sauce.
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DJ Savvy
savvy_dj@gmail.comI would definitely make this recipe again. It's a delicious and impressive dish.
Clancy Tanwie
tanwie_c67@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion meal.
Morgan Croft
mcroft19@hotmail.comI didn't have any honey on hand, so I used maple syrup instead. It worked just as well.
Nigatu Habtamu
habtamu_nigatu2@yahoo.comI found that the duck needed a little more cooking time than the recipe stated. I cooked it for an extra 15 minutes, and it was perfect.
Jodi Beggarly
b-j52@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon-pepper rub and honey-lemon sauce complement each other perfectly.
Reshma Kalijan
reshma.kalijan@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The duck is so delicious, and the sauce is to die for.
Rana Sanan01
rana.s66@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's one of my go-to dishes when I'm entertaining guests.
Travis Mr.X
m.t9@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of duck, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lemon-pepper rub and honey-lemon sauce really make the dish.
malik aziz
malik-aziz@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success. My guests raved about the duck and the sauce.
David Little
d.little39@hotmail.frThe honey-lemon sauce is amazing! I could drink it straight from the jar.
Mary Julies
m@gmail.comThe duck was so tender and flavorful. I cooked it for the full amount of time, and it was perfect.
Prabesh Poon
poon6@gmail.comI love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Loosser _31
loosser__@gmail.comThis roast duck recipe is a must-try! The lemon-pepper rub gives the duck a crispy skin and juicy meat, while the honey-lemon sauce adds a delicious tang. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.