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Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Succulent duck breasts glazed with a rich maple bourbon sauce paired with oven-roasted root vegetables, creating a perfect harmony of savory and sweet notes ideal for a cozy neighborhood dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables is George T. Stagg Standard. George T. Stagg Standard complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 duck breasts, skin on
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the carrots and parsnips with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  3. Score the duck breast skin in a crosshatch pattern, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place duck breasts skin-side down in a cold skillet, then cook over medium heat until the skin is crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes or until medium-rare.
  5. Remove the duck and keep warm.
  6. In the same skillet, reduce heat to low, add bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce; stir well and simmer to thicken slightly into a glaze.
  7. Slice the duck breasts and drizzle with the maple bourbon glaze.
  8. Serve duck alongside roasted root vegetables and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

George T. Stagg Standard complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 95%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 95%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 93%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 93%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Stagg Jr. Standard works as a bridge pairing for this duck dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting searing preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 93%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Eagle Rare Standard complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 92%
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Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Booker’s Standard complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 88%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 88%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Knob Creek Rye complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 88%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 88%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Knob Creek Standard complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 88%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Duck Breast with Roasted Root Vegetables

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this duck dish and its roasting searing profile. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 88%