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Fig and Orange Glazed Duck

A succulent duck dish glazed with a sweet and tangy fig and orange sauce, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Duck
  • 1 whole duck about 4-5 pounds
Fig and Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup fresh figs chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Duck
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the duck under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the duck inside and out with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the duck breast side up in a roasting pan.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a saucepan, combine chopped figs, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, until the figs are soft and the mixture thickens.
Roast the Duck
  1. Baste the duck with the fig and orange glaze.
  2. Roast in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serve
  1. Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  2. Serve with additional glaze drizzled over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

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