Irish Whiskey Marinated Duck
A spirited marinade enhances the flavor of split, brined ducks. (Watch this video on YouTube to see the difference in brined vs non-brined duck). Best cooked until crispy on the outside and medium-rare at the center. Serve with your favorite Irish beverage.
Irish Whiskey Marinated Duck
Ingredients
- Marinade
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 to 6 large duck halves preferably with skin intact, legs attached
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion cut into 1/4-inch thick rings
- 2 medium carrots cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
- 3 red potatoes cut into thirds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
- 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients in a non-reactive container. Add duck halves, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours, turning occasionally. Remove duck from marinade and pat dry. Discard marinade.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat butter in a large skillet. Add onion, carrots, celery and potatoes and sauté until carrots are just starting to soften. Remove vegetables and keep warm. Add duck halves, skin side down, and cook until skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Arrange duck, breast side up, in a baking dish and top with the reserved vegetables. Before placing the dish in the oven (and away from any open flame), top with parsley and drizzle whiskey over duck.
- Place in the preheated oven for 6 to 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.