Duck breast marinated in honey, rosemary and orange
With the return of sunny days, meals on the terrace promise to be more delicious than ever! Spring is the perfect season to bring out the barbecue and reinvent the classics with refined, sunny, and flavorful recipes.
Spring is back, and so is the barbecue… so why not try duck breast?
Today, we offer you an original and delicious recipe: duck breast marinated in honey, rosemary and orange , to be cooked gently over embers… Tender meat, caramelized to perfection, enhanced with citrus and herbs: the ideal combination to surprise your guests.
And to achieve this type of cooking, nothing beats a brick or stone barbecue , which diffuses a gentle and constant heat, perfect for delicate meats like duck.
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What is the best recipe for BBQ duck breasts?
Follow our original and refined recipe step by step, ideal for enhancing your barbecue with a sweet and savory touch.
Ingredients (for 4 people):
- 2 duck breasts
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- The juice of one orange + the zest
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 clove of chopped garlic
- Black pepper (only add salt after cooking)
Preparation :
- Mix together the marinade ingredients (honey, orange juice and zest, soy sauce, garlic, rosemary).
- Score the skin of the duck breast with a knife , without cutting into the flesh.
- Place the duck breasts in a dish, pour over the marinade, cover and let rest for 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator (or overnight for more flavor).
- Heat the barbecue to medium heat. A modern barbecue is perfect for this type of gentle and even cooking.
- Drain the duck breasts, keep the marinade.
- Cook skin-side down first for 6 to 8 minutes to render the fat without burning. Then turn over and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the flesh side.
- Brush regularly with marinade during cooking.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
Recommended accompaniment:
Grilled vegetables, sweet potato puree or green salad with toasted hazelnuts.
FAQ tips: questions and answers about duck breast
At what temperature should I cook a duck breast on the barbecue?
A medium temperature should be used (between 180 and 200°C). If it's too hot, the fat will catch fire; if it's too low, the skin won't char.
A brick barbecue allows for good heat control through inertia , without overcooking.
How can I avoid burning the duck breast?
- Do not place the meat directly on open flames.
- Melt the fat on the skin side slowly .
- Do not pierce the meat: this will cause the fat to run out and generate flames.
- Remember to move the grill away from the coals if necessary.
How to avoid flames that burn the meat?
- Remove excess marinade before cooking (honey can caramelize too quickly).
- Use an indirect cooking zone if your barbecue allows it.
- Keep a water spray bottle handy to extinguish any flames.
- If you have a lid handy, close it to smother the flames.
How long should the duck breast be cooked for?
- Leave on skin for approximately 6 to 8 minutes , until a nice color is achieved.
- Then cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the flesh side for a pinkish hue.
- Adjust according to the thickness and your taste.
What gourmet advice would you give for a delicious duck?
Let the duck breast rest for 5 minutes after cooking under a sheet of aluminum foil: this allows the juices to redistribute evenly, and the meat will be more tender.