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Prickly Pear Bbq Duck Recipe

Inspired by The Cork Tucson
Time1h 30m
Serves2

Half a duck, roasted golden brown, with housemade prickly pear BBQ sauce

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Ingredients

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Duck and Sauce

Method

Preparation and Cooking

1

Prepare the Duck

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the duck half under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the duck with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

2

Roast the Duck

Place the duck on a roasting rack in a baking dish. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste occasionally with the drippings.

3

Make the Prickly Pear BBQ Sauce

While the duck is roasting, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a saucepan, combine prickly pear puree, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 15 minutes until slightly thickened.

4

Glaze the Duck

Once the duck is done roasting, remove it from the oven and brush it generously with the prickly pear BBQ sauce. Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

5

Serve

Remove the duck from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.