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Recipe for: Roast Duck with Oranges and Honey Glaze

Pikantne Main dishes Regional Cuisine of Poland 70 min Hard 19 wyświetleń ~27.26 PLN * - (0)
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Traditional Polish duck with oranges in a modern twist: juicy, golden meat with crispy skin and an aromatic sauce made from orange juice, honey, and wine vinegar. The dish combines the sweetness of honey and oranges with a slightly spicy touch of marjoram and garlic, which pairs perfectly with regional sides like buckwheat or young sorrel. Ideal for a festive dinner — it creates a visual impact (golden skin, glossy glaze) and a flavor experience: a sweet-sour contrast with a distinct duck aroma. Recommended to serve with buckwheat and sautéed young spring vegetables or with roasted apples for a sweet-sour contrast.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (15)

Servings:
4
  • Duck 2000 g
  • Orange 2.3 szt. (~450 g)
  • Honey 60 ml
  • Butter 50 g
  • Onion 1 szt. (~150 g)
  • Garlic 3 ząbki (~15 g)
  • Wine vinegar 30 ml
  • Chicken broth 200 ml
  • Wheat flour 10 g
  • Rapeseed oil 15 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 12 g
  • Black pepper 4 szczypty (~2 g)
  • Marjoram 2 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Buckwheat groats 200 g
  • Sorrel 30 g
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Preparation steps

Preparing the duck

1

Take the duck out of the refrigerator 30–40 minutes before preparation to reach room temperature. Pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels both outside and inside. Then, using a sharp knife or skewer, pierce the skin at even intervals (do not pierce the meat, only the fat under the skin) — this is done so that the fat can render out during roasting and the skin becomes crispy.

Ingredients: duck
Use kitchen gloves when working with raw poultry, cutting boards, and paper towels. Gently pierce the skin to avoid damaging the meat. Remember hygiene: wash your hands and surfaces after contact with raw duck.
2

Rub the duck with salt and freshly ground pepper both outside and inside. Inside, place half of the orange cut into quarters, one half of the onion cut in half, and one crushed garlic clove. Sprinkle marjoram on the skin and inside — marjoram pairs well with fatty meat.

Ingredients: Salt, Black pepper, Orange, Onion, Garlic, Marjoram
Use a spoon or your hands to evenly distribute the salt and pepper. If you prefer more flavorful meat, leave the duck coated in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours — this way the salt will penetrate better.

Marinade and glaze

3

Prepare the glaze: squeeze the juice from the remaining oranges (about 200–250 ml), finely grate the zest from one orange (only the orange part), mix the juice with honey and wine vinegar, and add 1 crushed garlic clove. Gently heat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until the honey dissolves and the ingredients combine (about 2–3 minutes). If the glaze is too thin, add a little flour mixed in a spoon of cold broth to thicken it.

Ingredients: Orange, Honey, Wine vinegar, Wheat flour, Chicken broth, Garlic
Use a fine grater for the orange zest and a small saucepan. Do not cook the honey for too long (1–3 minutes is enough) to avoid losing the aroma. If you are using flour to thicken, first dissolve it in cold liquid to prevent lumps.

Baking

4

Preheat the oven to 190°C (top-bottom). In a roasting pan or deep baking tray, heat the rapeseed oil over medium heat (on the stove). If you are using a cast iron roasting pan, place the duck breast side up, and if you prefer, you can roast it breast side down for the first 20 minutes to let the fat render out — I suggest starting breast side down: place the duck in a cold roasting pan, set it breast side down, and put it in the oven.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil
Use a heat-resistant dish of appropriate size (preferably a roasting pan that allows for minimal air circulation). Starting with the breast side down will help the fat to drain — however, remember to turn the duck after about 25–30 minutes so that the skin on the breast browns.
5

Bake the duck for 25 minutes breast side down. After 25 minutes, carefully remove the roasting pan (hot fat!), turn the duck breast side up using two tablespoons or tongs. At this stage, brush 2/3 of the prepared glaze onto the skin. Place slices of the remaining orange under or next to the duck in the roasting pan. Continue baking for another 25–30 minutes, until the skin is browned and crispy. The total cooking time for a 2 kg duck will be about 50–60 minutes.

Ingredients: Honey, Orange
Use two tools to turn it over to avoid burning yourself with the fat. The duck is done when the juice that flows out after piercing the thigh is clear (not pink), and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads about 75–80°C. If the skin is browning too quickly, reduce the temperature to 170°C and add a little water to the roasting pan to prevent the sauce from burning.

Resting and Relaxation

6

After baking, remove the duck from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 10–12 minutes, loosely covered with aluminum foil. This will allow the juices to distribute evenly and the meat will be juicy.

Ingredients: duck
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Do not carve the duck immediately — cutting it right away causes the juices to run out and dries out the meat.

Sauce

7

In the meantime, prepare the sauce from what is left in the roasting pan: carefully pour all the fat from the roasting pan into a small bowl, leaving the remnants of sautéed vegetables and caramelized pieces. In a skillet, melt the butter, add the chopped onion, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until it becomes translucent. Add the caramelized pieces removed from the roasting pan and pour in the chicken broth (200 ml), add the remaining squeezed orange juice, and bring to a boil. Thicken with a teaspoon of flour mixed in a little cold water, cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Strain the sauce through a sieve into a saucepan and add the remaining part of the glaze, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ingredients: Butter, Onion, Chicken broth, Orange, Wheat flour, Honey
Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the sauce for a smooth consistency. A pan with a diameter of 24–28 cm is best for sautéing the onion. If the sauce is too greasy, chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes and remove the solidified layer of fat.

Assembly and serving

8

Cut the duck into portions: first, remove the thighs, then the wings, and finally separate the breasts from the bones and slice them. Arrange the portions on a warmed plate, drizzle with 1–2 tablespoons of warm sauce, and garnish with a few slices of roasted orange. If serving with buckwheat, place a portion of buckwheat next to the meat. Additionally, you can place fresh sorrel leaves next to the portion for a contrast of acidity.

Ingredients: duck, Orange, Buckwheat groats, sorrel, Chicken broth, Honey
Use a sharp knife to slice the breast into thin pieces, so the meat looks nice. Serve the plates immediately after drizzling with sauce, so the glaze shines.

Additional tips

9

If you want to achieve an even crispier crust, during the last 5–8 minutes of baking, set the oven to the broil function and watch closely — the crust can burn quickly. If the sauce is too sour, add 1–2 teaspoons of honey; if it's too sweet, add a splash of wine vinegar.

Ingredients: Honey, Wine vinegar
When using the grill function, keep the oven door open only while observing and maintain a distance from the heating element. It's better to brown briefly than to burn.

Fun Fact

💡

In Polish cuisine, duck has traditionally been served during holidays and important celebrations. Adding marjoram to duck is an old regional practice — marjoram lightens the heaviness of the fatty meat and enhances its aroma.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the duck hot, with warmed plates. A few drops of good balsamic vinegar in the sauce enhance the flavor. As side dishes, I recommend buckwheat with sautéed onions and braised young vegetables (carrots, asparagus). For drinking: a heavier white wine or apple-pear compote.

🥡 Storage

Store duck portions in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Keep the sauce separately. To reheat, use an oven preheated to 160°C and cover for 10–15 minutes to prevent the meat from drying out. Freezing already cooked duck with glaze is not recommended (it may change the texture).

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