A delicious recipe for smoking a whole duck with a savory orange glaze, featuring herbs and spices that enhance the flavor. The duck is smoked until tender and juicy, resulting in a crispy skin and a sweet and tangy glaze.
1: Rinse the duck inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.
2: Prick the duck skin all over lightly with a fork.
3: Combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and zest of orange. Rub this mixture over the duck and inside the cavity.
4: Stuff the duck with fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, and sage).
5: Place the duck on the smoker at 250F, breast side up.
6: Smoke the duck until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7: For the orange glaze, mix together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small saucepan.
8: Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it reduce for about 10 minutes.
9: Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry and whisk this into the simmering glaze to thicken it.
10: In the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the duck with the orange glaze every 10 minutes.
11: Once the duck reaches 165F internal, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
12: Serve with any remaining orange glaze on the side.
