Glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce, this roasted duck has a crispy mouthwatering skin with a touch of heat.
Make plans to eat this tender, delicious duck immediately. Sit back, chill out, drink wine. Lot’s of wine. It’s really the perfect combination for a cold winter day. The honey habanero glaze lends a subtle kick and delicious sweetness to the skin, and the juicy meat will make you forget any winter blues you might be feeling.
Duck is a rich and hearty meat that is perfect for the colder months. It is a delicious alternative to traditional winter proteins, and the honey habanero glaze adds a unique and flavorful twist.
In addition, the sweetness of the honey and the heat of the habanero pepper make this dish perfect for warming up on a cold winter night. The heat from the pepper will help to warm you up from the inside, while the honey adds a touch of comfort and indulgence.
Overall, this honey habanero glazed duck recipe is a great option for anyone looking to add some excitement to their winter dinner rotation. It’s sure to impress and satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Enjoy!
Honey Habanero Glazed Duck
Description
Glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce, this roasted duck has a crispy mouthwatering skin.
Ingredients
Duck
- 1 whole duck (approx. 2kg)
- sea salt and pepper
Habanero Honey Glaze
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 habanero pepper (seeds removed for less spice, minced)
- 1/2 C honey
- 1/4 C rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbs tamari (gluten free soya sauce or coconut aminos)
Instructions
- Prepare duck by thoroughly drying the skin and coating with sea salt and pepper. Place on a wire rack above your roasting pan. Preheat oven to 300F.
- Cook duck for 3.5 hours, turning over every hour.
- Remove duck from the oven and increase the heat to 400F, brush the duck all over with about half the glaze and return to the oven for 10 minutes to get nice and crispy.
- Allow duck to rest a few minutes before serving. You can shred the meat nicely with two forks or slice it thinly with a bit of extra sauce on top. Enjoy!
Habanero honey glaze
- Heat oil in a small sauce pan or skillet and add garlic and habanero, allow to become fragrant and turn slightly golden before adding the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to become slightly thicker.
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