Comment:
Instead of a huge roasted turkey this holiday season,  why
not try something different? Long Island Ducks can be found in your
local supermarket and are great for a small family or a couple to
enjoy on Thanksgiving day. We have roasted this duck with Kumquats,
giving a slight hint of citrus to the dish.
Ingredients for Marinade:
- 1 pound butter
- 8 cloves garlic, sliced
Ingredients for Roasting:
- 1 (5–6 pound) domestic duck
- 18 kumquats, halved (or 2 oranges, quartered) with skin on
- 2 onions, quartered
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4–5 sage leaves
- salt, pepper, granulated garlic and paprika to taste
Method:
Thaw duck completely in the refrigerator for 24 hours or in a sink
with cold running water. Do not allow duck to sit at room temperature
as this could cause harmful bacteria to grow. Preheat oven to 400°F.
NOTE: You may make your own garlic butter marinade using the method
below. You can also use a commercial injectable marinade. In a small
skillet, melt half of the butter over medium-high heat. Do not brown.
Add sliced garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes or until
golden brown around the edges. Add remaining butter and melt completely.
Remove from heat and allow to sit for about 30 minutes. After flavors
have infused, reheat butter just until melted and remove garlic
slices.
Using a meat-injecting needle, inject the duck with marinade four
times in each breast and once in each leg and thigh. Season duck
inside and out with salt, pepper, granulated garlic and a small
amount of paprika. Fill cavity of the duck with 27 kumquat halves,
sage leaves and 1–2 pieces each of onions, celery and carrots.
In a large roasting pan, place the remaining onions, celery, carrots
and kumquats. Place the duck on top of the vegetables or on a roasting
rack. Tie the legs of the duck together using butcher’s twine.
Cover roasting pan with lid or aluminum foil. If you use foil, do
not allow it to touch the skin. Bake for 1½ hours. Remove
foil and brown skin for 15–20 additional minutes or until
skin is golden brown.
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