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Recipe Pairing

Roasted Duck Legs with Orange Glaze

Main Course featuring duck with roasted preparation and savory, fruity flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Roasted Duck Legs with Orange Glaze is Eagle Rare Standard. Bold structure and oak stand up to duck and the roasted preparation.

Roasted Duck Legs with Orange Glaze

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 duck legs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Pat duck legs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Roast at 375°F for 35 minutes.
  3. Whisk orange juice, zest, honey, Dijon, olive oil, and thyme together.
  4. Brush the duck legs with the orange glaze and roast 10 more minutes until glossy and cooked through.
  5. Rest briefly before serving with pan juices spooned over the top.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Roasted Duck Legs with Orange Glaze

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
54%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Roasted Duck Legs with Orange Glaze

Bold structure and oak stand up to duck and the roasted preparation.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
53%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Roasted Duck Legs with Orange Glaze

Bold structure and oak stand up to duck and the roasted preparation.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
50%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Roasted Duck Legs with Orange Glaze

Bold structure and oak stand up to duck and the roasted preparation.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 50%