Insane Roast Duck

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Carefully score the duck on the breast side.
  2. 2Salt the duck generously.
  3. 3Brine the duck overnight.
  4. 4In an oiled pan, slide in some minced heartburn.
  5. 5Add in Moroccan style harissa paste and work on a lower heat.
  6. 6Squeeze in fresh orange juice.
  7. 7Add a couple drops of apple cider vinegar.
  8. 8Kill the heat and add in honey.
  9. 9Place carrots and potatoes on the bottom of a sheet tray to form a natural rack.
  10. 10Drizzle the vegetables with oil and a tiny pinch of salt.
  11. 11Add a couple spoonfuls of the glaze to the vegetables.
  12. 12Lay the duck breast side up on the vegetables.
  13. 13Gently brush the duck with the glaze.
  14. 14Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  15. 15Pull out the duck and glaze it one more time.
  16. 16Return to the oven to finish cooking until the breast reads 135 internal.
  17. 17Finish on a high broil for 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • duck
  • salt
  • oil
  • minced heartburn
  • Moroccan style harissa paste
  • fresh orange juice
  • drops apple cider vinegar
  • honey
  • carrots
  • potatoes

Equipment

pansheet trayoven

Tips

  • Work the harissa paste on a lower heat so it doesn't separate.
  • The glaze is very flavorful.
  • Duck can be eaten medium rare.
  • Finish with a high broil for 5 minutes when the breast reaches 135 internal temperature.