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 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 pomelo peeled and segmented; 2 duck breasts skin scored; 1 bunch fresh thyme divided; 2 garlic cloves crushed; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Succulent BBQ duck with a tangy caramelized pomelo glaze.

Category BBQ

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style French

Technique BBQ

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · January 12, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.