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Honey-Roasted Duck

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck (about 5 lbs)
  • ⅓ cup Cairo Apiaries Raw Honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoon ground pimento
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Zest of 1 lime

Instructions

  • Preheat oven:
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare sauce:
    Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, onion, garlic, ginger, Scotch bonnet, parsley, basil, pimento, cinnamon, thyme, orange juice, and lime zest.
  • Marinate duck:
    Prick duck skin with a fork, rub marinade all over, and let sit at least 1 hour.
  • Roast duck:
    Roast duck 1 hour, basting every 20 mins.
  • Add more glaze:
    Brush with more honey glaze, roast an additional 30–40 mins until skin is crisp and internal temp is 165°F.
  • Carve and serve:
    Rest 10 minutes before carving.