Peking Duck

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Rinse duck inside and out; pat dry. Cut off tail and discard.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mix cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, white pepper, and cloves together in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of spice mix into cavity of duck.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir 1 tablespoon soy sauce into remaining spice mix and rub evenly over entire outside of duck.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cut 1 green onion in half and tuck it inside cavity.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cover and refrigerate duck for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Place duck breast-side up on a rack set in a wok or pot. Steam for 1 hour, adding more water as it evaporates.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Lift duck with two large spoons to drain juices and green onion.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place duck breast-side up in a roasting pan and prick skin all over with a fork.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Roast duck in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Mix together remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and honey in a small bowl. Brush honey mixture onto duck.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Roast until skin is richly browned, about 5 minutes. Do not allow skin to char.'}

13. 13

    {'id': 'step_12', 'step': 13, 'text': 'Mix plum jam, chutney, sugar, and vinegar in a small serving bowl. Chop remaining green onions and place them into a separate bowl.'}

14. 14

    {'id': 'step_13', 'step': 14, 'text': 'Place whole duck onto a serving platter and garnish with orange slices and fresh parsley. Serve with plum sauce and chopped green onions.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)