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Roast wild duck with cherry glaze served on a platter with fresh herbs.
Elegant and unique roast wild duck with cherry glaze

Cherry-Glazed Roast Wild Duck

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Wild duck and cherries are a classic winter romance. The bird's dark, iron-rich meat demands fruit acidity to tame its intensity. The red wine and honey glaze caramelizes into a crisp, flavor-packed lacquer, balancing the savory richness.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 1 hr 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 560 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Roasting Pan with Rack: Essential for air circulation.
  • Saucepan: For the glaze.
  • Basting Brush:
  • Meat Thermometer:

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Remove duck from fridge 30 mins prior. Dry skin thoroughly. Salt and pepper inside and out.

Tip: Moisture kills crispiness.
2 ✓

Stuff cavity with half the thyme and crushed garlic. Rub skin with oil.

Tip: Aromatics flavor from within.
3 ✓

Roast at 350°F (180°C) for 60-75 mins. Baste with pan fats halfway.

Tip: Hot fat crisps the skin.
4 ✓

Simmer wine, honey, and cherries until syrupy (10 mins). Whisk in cold butter.

Tip: Butter makes the glaze shiny.
5 ✓

When bird is golden, brush heavily with glaze. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 10 mins.

Tip: High heat caramelizes the sugars.
6 ✓

Rest 10 mins before carving. Serve with extra cherries.

Tip: Resting retains juices.

Recipe FAQ

Can't find wild duck?
Use a small farm duck. It will be less gamey, but delicious. Adjust timing for size.
Dried out breast?
Overcooked. Let slices sit in hot glaze to rehydrate.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Wild Duck (cleaned)
  • 7 oz Fresh Cherries (pitted) or Frozen
  • 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 3-4 tbsp Cold Butter
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic