On a white, circular plate, lies a beautifully caramelized, slightly charred BBQ Duck half, topped with a glossy pomegranate glaze that reveals the duck's crispy texture. Served with vibrant purple pomegranate gravy and burnt orange sweet potato purée on the side, garnished with fresh green sprigs of thyme and ruby-like pomegranate arils scattered liberally.

Barbeque Pomegranate Duck a la Française

Name: Barbeque Pomegranate Duck a la Française
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French Fusion
Ingredients: pomegranate, 2 medium juiced for glaze, arils for garnish; skin-on duck breasts, 2; large sweet potatoes, 2 for purée; clove garlic, 1 minced; balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp; Fresh sprigs of thyme, a handful chopped; olive oil, 2 tbsp; butter, 1 tbsp; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style French Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: November 24, 2024

Taking inspiration from the smoky flavors of BBQ and sophisticated textures of French cuisine, we present a magnificent fusion dish, powered by the surprising tangy sweetness of pomegranate. Our star ingredient, pomegranate, gives the dish an unexpected freshness, while the seasonality is celebrated with other autumnal ingredients playing a supporting role.

Ingredients (for 2)

Pomegranate - 2 medium - juiced for glaze, arils for garnish
Skin-on duck breasts - 2
Large sweet potatoes - 2 - for purée
Clove garlic - 1 - minced
Balsamic vinegar - 1 tbsp
Fresh sprigs of thyme - a handful - chopped
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Butter - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍖🌡️

Preheat your BBQ to high setting.
Step 2 - 🦆🧂🍴

Score the duck skin and season with salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Sear the duck on the BBQ, skin side down, till it's crisp and golden. Flip and cook until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Let it rest.
Step 3 - 🍠🧄🔪

While the duck is resting, peel the sweet potatoes, boil them and then mash with a pinch of salt, minced garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 4 - 🍯🍶🔥

Simmer the juice of two medium pomegranates over medium heat until it's reduced to a syrup-like consistency. Stir a tablespoon of butter into the glaze until completely melted.
Step 5 - 🍽️🍖🍯

Generously brush the ducks with the pomegranate glaze. Put them back on the BBQ grill for a few more minutes until the glaze is beautifully caramelized.
Step 6 - 🍠🦆🌿

To serve, spread a spoonful of sweet potato purée on the plate, place a duck breast over it, drizzle some pomegranate glaze, scatter pomegranate arils over the top and garnish with fresh chopped thyme.

Additional

This dish is as beautiful and vibrant as it is flavorful and the pomegranate glaze doubles as a gorgeous garnish. Plus, it's perfect to pair with a glass of dense and fruity French grenache.