WHOLE DUCK WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN GLAZE

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Whole Duck with Green Peppercorn Glaze image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 1/2-pound) whole Long Island duck
Salt
6 cups water
1 cup light soy sauce, divided
1/3 cup honey, plus 1/4 cup
1 (3/4-ounce) can green peppercorns in brine, about 2 tablespoons
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons dry Marsala

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F and arrange the oven rack in the center of the oven.
  • Remove the innards of the duck and reserve them for another use, or discard. Remove any loose pockets of fat surrounding the cavity. Season the inside of the duck with salt.
  • In a pot large enough to hold the duck, combine the water, 3/4 cup of the soy sauce and 1/3 cup of honey. Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat. Add in the brine from the green peppercorns, lower the heat and submerge the duck, breast side down, into the pot. Let it simmer 30 seconds, basting the top side with the liquid. Remove the duck and arrange it, breast side down, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack that elevates it off the bottom of the pan. The rack will allow hot air to circulate around it as it cooks. (Cook's note: Ideally, the duck should sit overnight to allow the flavors to meld with the meat and for the skin to dry out. This will mean a crispier skin, once the duck is cooked.)
  • Put the roasting pan into the oven and turn the temperature down to 400 degrees F. Allow about 15 minutes roasting time for each pound of duck. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, remove the pan from the oven, then flip the duck. Using a turkey baster, remove the excess fat from the bottom of the roasting pan and transfer it to a heatproof liquid measuring cup. Return the duck to the oven and cook for another 45 minutes to1 hour, depending upon the size of your duck.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium pot, combine the champagne vinegar with the remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, Marsala and the reserved green peppercorns. Bring the ingredients to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer gently, allowing the glaze to reduce and the flavors to blend. Taste for seasoning. Allow it to cook until all the flavors meld together.
  • Remove the duck from the oven and baste it with the drippings in the bottom of the pan. The duck should register about 150 F when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into the thigh meat. Transfer it to a platter and pour half of the glaze over the breast and thigh meat. Reserve the remaining glaze for plating. Allow the bird to "rest" for about 15 minutes. Carve the duck and arrange on a serving platter. Season the flesh, with salt, if desired, and top with remaining glaze.

Zay Brown
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This duck recipe is a winner! The green peppercorn glaze is a perfect match for the duck, and the meat is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Hasnain Hasnain king
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5 stars! This duck recipe is a must-try. The green peppercorn glaze is incredible, and the duck is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Batool Fatima
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This was my first time cooking duck, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The duck turned out perfectly, and the green peppercorn glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!


Akinyemi Alaba
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Amazing recipe! The duck was cooked perfectly and the green peppercorn glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Iram Sardar
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This duck recipe is phenomenal! The green peppercorn glaze is out of this world, and the duck is cooked to perfection. The meat is so tender and juicy, it melts in your mouth. This is a dish that I will definitely be making again.


Me Sohag
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The green peppercorn glaze is tangy and spicy, and it pairs perfectly with the rich, gamey flavor of the duck. The duck is cooked perfectly, and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.


Sushil Xettri
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This duck recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The green peppercorn glaze is amazing and really makes the dish. The duck is cooked perfectly and is so juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Luka Dia
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The glaze on this duck is incredible! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. The duck itself is cooked to perfection, with crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. This is a dish that will impress your guests.


Greg Collins
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I'm not a huge fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The green peppercorn glaze is the star of the show, adding a spicy, tangy kick that perfectly complements the rich duck meat. Even my picky kids loved it!


Smith Ansumana
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OMG! This duck recipe is a game-changer! The green peppercorn glaze is pure magic, giving the duck a crispy, flavorful crust that's out of this world. The meat is so tender and juicy, it literally falls off the bone. I'm already planning my next duck