Bourbon-Glazed Duck

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Continuing with the weekend cooking theme of finishing an ancient bottle of bourbon that my mother-in-law gave us when she purged her cupboards…here’s a simple bourbon-glaze to baste chicken, salmon, duck and more. This sauce has a picante tang from the bourbon and a slight sweetness.  During the fall, Costco carries a roast half duck from Maple Leaf Farms for about $14.99, which serves four.  The duck comes with an orange sauce packet. Discard the sauce packet and make your own bourbon glaze for a quick and savory meal.

Follow the directions on the package for grilling the duck.  Prepare the glaze and baste as you grill the duck.

Bourbon Glaze

Makes 1/2 cup

1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation

1. In a small sauce pan, combine bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and mustard; whisk over low heat to warm through (about 10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
2. Use to baste meat.

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Serving suggestions: coleslaw, steamed broccoli and cauliflower and a baked potato. Use the remaining glaze as a dip for the stemmed veggies. Delish!

Also checkout our bourbon-glazed salmon recipe.

Any suggestions for a dessert with bourbon? Leave a comment below.