Sticky Smoked Orange Duck
Indulge in a succulent and flavorful dish with this mouth-watering smoked duck recipe! The honey and orange marinade, infused with garlic and ginger, provides a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the smoky flavor from the cherry wood. Perfect for any special occasion or dinner party!
Ingredients
1 Large duck
½ Cup honey/maple syrup
1 Large orange
1 Tbsp kosher flake salt
1 Tsp garlic
1 Tsp ginger
⅓ Cup soy
⅓ Cup sesame oil
Preparation
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 4-5 hours
Total time: 16 hours
Wood blends: cherry
Step 1: Mix ¼ cup honey/maple syrup, 1 table spoon salt, 1/3 cup soy, 1/3 cup sesame oil
Step 2: Pat the duck dry and prick the skin (be careful not to pierce the meat)
Step 3: Place the duck onto an upside down Bradley tray and apply the marinade all over. Lastly refrigerate uncovered for 12 hrs
Step 4: Take the duck out of the refrigerator and wipe off any salt/marinade. Pat the skin dry
Step 5: Set the Bradley to 150ºF, when the Bradley is at temp put the duck in (laying on a tray breast up or hanging). This is only for the first hour, your duck should have some colour now
Step 6: While the duck is in the smoker mix ¼ honey/maple syrup, 1 x teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, ½ an orange juice
Step 7: Turn the Bradley up to 250ºF and baste. You want to baste the duck every hour until it reaches 170ºF internal
Step 8: Pre heat your oven to 500ºF. Place your duck onto a tray and put into the oven for 3-5mins or until the skin is crispy
Step 9: Let your duck rest for 10mins
Step 10: EAT!
Created by Brandon Tobias