Grilled Duck with Maple and Blood Orange

Name: Grilled Duck with Maple and Blood Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup maple syrup; 1 cup blood orange juice; 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 1 tbsp ginger (grated); 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 2 pieces duck breasts; 1 tbsp blood orange zest; 1 tsp herbes de Provence; 2 pieces blood oranges (sliced); 1 tbsp chives (chopped); 1 cup pecans (chopped)

40 min 4 servings Medium

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Grilled Duck with Maple and Blood Orange

A sweet and savory delight for your barbecues.

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Total

40 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Grilled duck with maple and blood orange is a recipe that combines the richness of duck meat with the sweetness of maple syrup and the acidity of blood oranges. It's a perfect dish to impress your guests at a BBQ. Get ready to awaken your taste buds with this unique flavor combination!

Ingredients

Servings

Marinade

Duck

Garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade

In a bowl, mix the maple syrup, blood orange juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt.

Pro tip: Let the duck marinate for at least 2 hours for optimal flavor.

Marinate the Duck

Place the duck breasts in a dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate.

Pro tip: For more flavor, marinate overnight if possible.

Prepare the Grill

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the duck from sticking.

Pro tip: Use a grill brush to evenly distribute the oil.

Cook the Duck Breasts

Remove the duck breasts from the marinade and drain them. Place them skin-side down on the grill.

Pro tip: Start cooking skin-side down to achieve a crispy skin.

Grill the Duck

Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, basting with the remaining marinade halfway through.

Pro tip: Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, 55°C for medium-rare.

Rest

Remove the duck breasts from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Pro tip: Resting allows the juices to redistribute within the meat.

Prepare the Garnish

While the duck rests, prepare the blood orange slices and chop the chives.

Pro tip: Add the pecans for a crunchy texture.

Serve

Slice the duck and serve with the blood orange slices, chives, and pecans.

Pro tip: Garnish with orange zest for a pop of color.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this grilled duck with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables to complete this feast. The sweet and tangy flavors pair wonderfully with the richness of the duck, and you are sure to delight your guests.