DAD'S HONEY DUCK

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I don't eat much duck, but my Dad just loves it, so I make this for him. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as he does!

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Whole Duck

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4 lb) whole duck, rinsed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 orange, quartered
2 cups water
1 cup honey
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup undiluted thawed orange juice concentrate
2 -3 chopped fresh garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl mix together mix together the basil, ginger and salt and sprinkle mixture on inside and outside of duck. Stuff duck with orange quarters and lay in roaster. Add water.
  • In a small saucepan combine the honey, butter, lemon juice and orange juice concentrate. Simmer together over low heat until syrupy; pour a little of the mixture over the duck, saving the rest for basting. Cover roaster.
  • Bake/roast ducks in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn duck breast down, reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and roast covered for another 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until very tender. Turn duck breast up during last few minutes of cooking, to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1181.2, Fat 100.9, SaturatedFat 37.3, Cholesterol 203, Sodium 519, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 42.2, Protein 26.9

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