Sorrel Glazed Grilled Duck
Here’s what you need
1 whole duck – cut down the middle into halves
4-6 fresh limes
1c Sorrel concentrate
¼ c Brown sugar
3 Bay leaves
¼ c Balsamic vinegar
6 Garlic cloves (smashed)
5 Ginger slices
2 tbsp Salt
½ tbsp Black Pepper
THE GLAZE
½ c Sorrel concentrate
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1/8 c White rum
¼ c BBQ sauce
Let’s make it
Prepare the glaze
- In a sauce pan on low heat, add bay leaf, cinnamon, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, sorrel concentrate and white rum.
- Stir and let reduce
- Add salt and black pepper to taste
Grill the Duck
- In a large bowl, place the duck and cover with water
- Squeeze the lime juice in and mix well
- Let soak for 1 hour
- Remove duck from the lime water bath and place in a large pot on medium heat – cover with water
- Add sorrel concentrate, bay leaves, balsamic vinegar, garlic and ginger
- Allow to steam for 10 – 15 mins to absorb flavors
- Remove from mixture and pat dry
- Season with salt and black pepper
- Preheat grill to 280 degrees
- Place duck bone side down for about 30 mins and allow to cook
- Flip on the other side for another 30 mins
- Turn and glaze on both sides
- Remove duck from the grill unto a board or tray and pour remaining glaze over the entire duck
- Let sit for 30 mins before serving
- Good anytime of the year!