A snowy pile of roasted duck is centred on a bright white plate, coated in a glossy pomelo glaze. Its crispy skin is visible, contrasting against the tender pinkish meat. Garnished with sprigs of thyme, slices of caramelized pomelo, and a dusting of coarse ground black pepper, it's a tactile landscape of gourmet delight.

Caramelized Pomelo BBQ Duck

Name: Caramelized Pomelo BBQ Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: pomelo, 2 peeled and segmented; duck breasts, 2 skin scored; fresh thyme, 1 bunch divided; garlic cloves, 2 crushed; brown sugar, 3 tablespoons None; red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons None; dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon None; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons None; salt, to taste None; black pepper, to taste None

Category BBQ

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style French

Technique BBQ

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: January 12, 2024

This dish, 'Caramelized Pomelo BBQ Duck', merges the best of French cuisine with the excitement of a BBQ. The key ingredients are duck, a staple in many French dishes, and pomelo, a citrus fruit that's in season this time of year.

Ingredients (for 2)

Pomelo - 2 - peeled and segmented
Duck breasts - 2 - skin scored
Fresh thyme - 1 bunch - divided
Garlic cloves - 2 - crushed
Brown sugar - 3 tablespoons
Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍖🏕

Ensure that your BBQ is set to medium heat in preparation for cooking.
Step 2 - 🦆🧂🌿

Mix salt, pepper, some thyme leaves and garlic. Coat the duck breasts with this mixture.
Step 3 - 🦆🔥🌡

Place the duck breasts on the BBQ, skin side down, and grill for 6–8 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the breasts over and cook for another 5-6 minutes to medium, or until your preferred level of doneness.
Step 4 - 🔥🥘🍬

In a pan over medium heat, add sugar until it begins to caramelize.
Step 5 - 🍊🍯🥘

To the pan with the caramelized sugar, add in the pomelo segments, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and some thyme leaves. Stir until a syrupy glaze forms.
Step 6 - 🦆🍯✔️

Coat the cooked duck breasts with the pomelo glaze. Set some glaze aside for serving.
Step 7 - 🦆⌛🔪

Let the coated duck breasts rest for a few minutes on a cutting board before serving.
Step 8 - 🦆🍽🍃

Serve the grilled and glazed duck breasts with additional caramelized pomelo glaze and garnish with remaining thyme.

Additional

If you're not a fan of duck, this recipe can also work with chicken or quail. For those who don't prefer the sweetness of the glaze, you could add a touch of chili flakes to bring a bit of heat. This dish pairs amazingly with red wine.