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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Manoj Dhimal
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Khalil Blake
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DJ BACKSPIN South Africa
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Thor Jepsen
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Syed Ayan
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Aadarsha Limbu
[email protected]This is my new favorite duck recipe. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing.
Amrit Tiwari
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Maryan Ali
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The duck is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.
Shakayne Carroll
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon and pepper give the duck a nice tang, and the honey and lemon sauce is the perfect complement.
Kahadak Malla
[email protected]This was my first time cooking duck, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the duck turned out beautifully.
Shamali Sarathchandra
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it always turns out great. The duck is always moist and tender, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Fahad Patel
[email protected]This roast lemon pepper duck with honey lemon sauce was a hit at our dinner party! The duck was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. Everyone raved about it.