Spit-Roasted Duck
(source: Mario Batali Italian Grill, Harper Collins, 2008, p.160)
Prep Time: | 10 min. |
Cook Time: | 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hrs. |
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fine chopped fresh rosemary
- 4- to 4 1/2 lb duck
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for rotisserie cooking over indirect
medium heat (or according to the instructions for your grill).
Set up the drip pan under the center of the spit.
- In a small saucepan, combine the marmalade, orange juice, balsamic
vinegar, garlic, and rosemary and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat
and simmer for 5 mins. Remove from the heat and let cool, then
pour 1/4 cup of the sauce into a small bowl to use for basting
the duck, and pour the rest into a small serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, remove all the excess fat from the duck. Wash and dry
thoroughly both inside and out with paper towels. With a sharp
metal skewer, prick the duck skin all over in 50 places,
especially the thighs. Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
Tie the legs together and brush all over with a light coating
of the orange marmalade mixture.
- Place the duck on the spit and secure it with the clamps.
Attach it to the rotisserie mechanism, cover the grill, and cook
until the temperature in the thickest part of the thigh registers
160 F, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hrs, depending on the heat of your grill.
About 15 mins before the duck is done, brush it all over again
with more of the orange sauce.
- When the duck is done, transfer to a cutting board and let rest for
15 mins.
- Carve the duck and serve with the remaining orange sauce.
Serves: 4