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Jerk-Spiced Duck

This jerk-spiced duck offers a vibrant, Caribbean-inspired twist on traditional slow-roasted poultry. By marinating the duck in a potent blend of fiery habanero chillies, aromatic allspice and spiced rum, the meat develops a deep, savoury flavour that perfectly complements the rich fat of the bird. The slow-roasting process ensures the meat is exceptionally tender and the skin becomes beautifully dark and crisp, making it a standout centrepiece for any adventurous dinner party or weekend feast.

As a high-protein main course, this dish is ideally served in a style similar to crispy aromatic duck. Instead of pancakes, we use soft tortillas topped with shop-bought hoisin sauce, crunchy Napa cabbage and fresh ginger to balance the heat. It is a fantastic option for those looking to expand their repertoire beyond chicken or beef, providing a sophisticated balance of heat, spice and citrus that makes for a truly memorable homemade meal.

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Ingredients for Jerk-Spiced Duck

  • 2 (5–5 1/2-lb.) ducks

  • Sal kosher

  • 2 tablespoons allspice berries

  • 2 whole nutmegs

  • 16 habanero chillies, stems removed

  • 240ml de salsa de soja

  • 120ml spiced rum

  • 120ml de vinagre de arroz sin sazonar

  • 4 cucharaditas de azúcar

  • 2 (2") pieces ginger, scrubbed, crushed

  • Hoisin sauce, small flour tortillas, sliced Napa cabbage, sliced spring onions, julienned peeled ginger, sliced serrano chillies, mint sprigs, coriander sprigs, and lime wedges (for serving)

  • A razor blade and a spice mill or mortar and pestle

Lightly score skin of both ducks using a clean razor blade, cutting most of the way through skin and fat but not into flesh below (a very sharp, thin knife will also work). Season ducks generously with salt and place each one in a large resealable plastic bag.

Finely grind allspice in spice mill or with mortar and pestle and place in a blender. Finely grate nutmeg into blender. Add habanero chillies (we recommend keeping the seeds in as the ducks’ fat will keep it from absorbing too much heat), soy sauce, rum, vinegar, and sugar. Purée until smooth. Divide marinade between bags; add a piece of ginger to each. Seal bags, pressing out air, and work marinade around to coat ducks. Chill, breast side down, 12 hours.

Preheat oven to 232°C. Remove ducks from marinade and place, breast side up, on a wire rack set inside a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet (don’t worry about any marinade that may be inside ducks; it will add flavour as they cook). Roast ducks just until beginning to brown, 10–12 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 121°C and continue to roast until ducks are very dark brown, leg joints wiggle freely when flexed, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts registers 91°C, 4 1/2–5 hours. Let rest 30 minutes before shredding.

To serve, pile meat on hoisin-slicked tortillas and top with cabbage, spring onions, ginger, serrano chillies, mint, and coriander as desired; squeeze lime wedges over.

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