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Blackberry Roasted Duck

A delicious twist on a traditional offering for Thanksgiving and Christmas menus.

Type: Poultry
Courses: Main Course

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons 30mlVanilla vodka - (1 oz)
2 tablespoons 30mlBlackberry brandy - (1 oz)
2 tablespoons 30mlBrandy - (1 oz)
2 tablespoons 30mlHoney
2 tablespoons 30mlOrange juice
2 tablespoons 30mlBrown sugar
2 tablespoons 30mlGarlic powder
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlNutmeg
2 tablespoons 30mlSalt
1/4 cup 59mlTabasco brand Pepper Sauce - (2 oz)
1   Duck - (7 to 9 lbs)
2 lbs 908g / 32ozOnions
1   Water
2 tablespoons 30mlFlour
2 tablespoons 30mlWater

Recipe Instructions

To make brine, combine vodka, blackberry brandy, brandy, honey, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt and Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce. Blend well. Inject duck with brine using a brining needle. Let duck marinate for 8 to 12 hours.

Place duck on a rack in a roasting pan and surround with onions. Roast in a 300 degree oven for 2 to 3 hours. During last 1/2 hour, pour 1 quart of water in the bottom of the pan.

Remove duck from oven and let rest. Place pan drippings with onions in stock pan. Bring to a boil.

Make a slurry with water and flour. Wisk into the boiling pan drippings. Place thickened drippings into a food processor and blend until smooth.

Break duck down into wing, breast, leg and thigh. Serve duck with pan gravy as desired.

This recipe yields ?? servings.

Source:
Tabasco's Foodservice recipe archive at - http://foodservice.tabasco.com/

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