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Smoked Whole Duck with Orange Glaze
A whole duck is a rewarding but tricky bird to smoke because of its heavy fat layer; this method uses careful pricking of the skin and a low, steady indirect fire to render the fat slowly, finished with a bright orange glaze reminiscent of classic duck a l'orange.
Prep30 min
Cook2 hr 30 min
Total3 hr
ServingsServes 4
DifficultyAdvanced
Rating★ 5.0
Why You'll Love This
- Rich, deeply flavorful whole bird with a lacquered orange glaze
- Low and slow smoking renders the heavy fat cap properly
- An impressive, special-occasion centerpiece
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A Few Ingredients
- 1 whole duck (4.5 to 5.5 lbs), giblets removed
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- … and 9 more
First Step
Using a sharp skewer or fork, prick the duck's skin all over, especially over the breast and thighs, being careful to pierce only the skin and fat, not the meat underneath; this allows fat to render and escape as it cooks.
