MAHOGANY DUCK

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Number Of Ingredients 19

two 4 1/2- to 4 3/4-pound ducks, rinsed, patted dry, excess fat removed from the cavities, and trussed
For the marinade
1/4 cup Scotch
3 tablespoons shredded peeled fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons julienne orange zest
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
3/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 slices of bread
2 scallions
2 parsley sprigs
three 12-ounce cans beer
For the sauce
1 3/4 cups brown stock or beef broth
2 teaspoons arrowroot dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water
kumquats for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • Arrange the ducks breast sides up several inches apart on a rack set over a large roasting pan and let them dry, uncovered and chilled for 3 days.
  • Make the marinade:
  • In a bowl combine the Scotch, the gingerroot, the garlic, the zest, the coriander seeds, the peppercorns, the soy sauce, the honey, and the brown sugar and let the marinade stand, covered and chilled, for 3 days. Stir the marinade and strain it through a fine sieve into a small bowl, pressing hard on the solids.
  • Keep the ducks chilled, brush them with some of the marinade every 30 minutes for 2 1/2 hours, reserving the remaining marinade. Let the ducks dry at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stuff each duck cavity with 1 of the bread slices, 1 of the scallions, and 1 of the parsley sprigs, spoon the reserved marinade into the duck cavities, and prick the ducks, except for the breasts, lightly with a fork. Pour the beer into the roasting pan and roast the ducks on the rack in the lower third of a preheated 350°F. oven for 30 minutes. Tent the ducks with a piece of foil and roast them for 30 minutes more. Discard the foil and roast the ducks for 30 minutes more, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the fleshy part of a thigh registers 180°F. (The skin will be mahogany colored and very crisp.) Remove the stuffing ingredients with a spoon and discard them and the pan juices. Pour the juices from the cavities through a fine sieve into a small bowl, skim the fat, and reserve 1/4 cup of the juices. Arrange the ducks on a platter and keep them warm, covered loosely.
  • Make the sauce:
  • In a saucepan bring the stock to a boil, simmer it for 15 minutes, and stir in the reserved juices. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stir the arrowroot mixture, and add it to the pan. Cook the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, being careful not to let it boil, until it is thickened, add salt and pepper to taste, and transfer the sauce to a heated sauceboat.

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This recipe is a keeper! The duck is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Malik taj Taj malik
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The duck is so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and decadent. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Mummy Mumm
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The duck is cooked to perfection and the sauce is incredible. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Ghuzanfar Mahmood
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This recipe is amazing! The duck is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Mohammed Bilal
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The duck is perfectly cooked and the sauce is amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Shafique Smalling
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This recipe is a keeper! The duck is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


SANDESH Khadka
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The duck is so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and decadent. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Philip BRUBAKER
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The duck is cooked to perfection and the sauce is incredible. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


4ArMs GuNa
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This recipe is amazing! The duck is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Danuwar Gunda
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The duck is perfectly cooked and the sauce is amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Prince Eghobamien
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This recipe is a winner! The duck is so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is rich and decadent. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Nengak Sylvester
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it. The duck was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Living Sunday
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The duck is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Dhanuja Wasath
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I love this recipe! The duck is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hasan Shiraz
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This recipe is a keeper! The duck was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and decadent. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Alexander Cruz estiben
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge success. The duck was perfectly cooked and the sauce was incredible. My guests raved about it and I will definitely be making it again.


afranahmed shakil
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This was my first time cooking duck, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was very clear and concise, and the duck turned out perfectly. The sauce was also delicious, and I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Karim Kazmi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out amazing. The duck is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


cristal p
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This mahogany duck recipe is a must-try for any duck lover. The duck is cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.