Low and Slow Duck

Unknown

In the past two weeks, there have been some terrific pictures of low and slow spachcocked ducks posted along with the time, temps and techniques to achieve similar results. I have searched the board and the archives to no avail. Can someone point me in the right direction?[p]Thanks in advance, Mike

The Naked Whiz

Mike_W,
Oh, crikey! That's all Darryl needs is a little encouragement. Ok, everyone put on your "Duck Picture Goggles"! :-)[p]TNW

BluesnBBQ

I'm planning to do one some time this weekend. One of the local grocery chains (Giant) had fresh ducks this week, and I bought one.

djm5x9

BluesnBBQ:[p] . . . Save the neck for Bill . . . (smilie thingie)
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Marvin

Mike_W,
Here is a simple method; no "butterflying".
1. Wash and dry the duck. Pierce it many times through the skin to the fat - not the meat - with a sharp knife or fork.
2. Cut away the tail and other globs of overhanging, excess fat.
3. Put into the cavity a quarted onion and a quartered orange after seasoning the inside with salt and pepper.
4. Season the outside with salt and pepper and spray lightly with olive oil.
5. Place in a V-rack over a drip pan.
6. Cook (with or without smoke) at 225. for about 5 hours (breast temp at 170). The skin should be crispy with the fat drained into the drip pan. (its hard to overcook this in the Egg.
7. Use 1-2 tblsp of the drippings, 3 tblsp sherry (or similar), 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup of your favorite dried fruit (cherries, apricots, oranges, whatever). Bring to a boil and reduce by half, season to taste (salt, pepper, sugar): a great sauce. But.... the duck won't need it. Enjoy!