Soy Ginger Glazed Duck Legs
These soy ginger glazed duck legs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The duck legs are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, and apple cider vinegar, then roasted in the oven until cooked through. The glaze is made from a simple mixture of soy sauce, honey, and ginger, and is brushed on the duck legs during the last few minutes of cooking. The result is a dish that is flavorful, juicy, and crispy.
Duck legs are a relatively inexpensive cut of meat that is often overlooked. But when cooked properly, they can be just as delicious as more expensive cuts of duck. The key to cooking duck legs is to cook them slowly and gently, so that the fat has a chance to render out and the meat can become tender. This recipe for soy ginger glazed duck legs is a perfect example of how to cook duck legs properly. The duck legs are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, and apple cider vinegar, then roasted in the oven until cooked through. The glaze is made from a simple mixture of soy sauce, honey, and ginger, and is brushed on the duck legs during the last few minutes of cooking. The result is a dish that is flavorful, juicy, and crispy.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 60 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 duck legs
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos (Paleo-friendly soy sauce alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place duck legs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, turning to coat evenly.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, baste the duck legs with the marinade, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the skin is crispy and the duck is cooked through.
  6. In a skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the duck legs to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side to caramelize the glaze.
  8. Serve the duck legs hot, drizzled with any remaining glaze from the skillet.
  9. Enjoy your delicious soy ginger glazed duck legs!
Why It Works
  • Marinating the duck legs in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, and apple cider vinegar helps to tenderize the meat and add flavor.
  • Roasting the duck legs slowly and gently allows the fat to render out and the meat to become tender.
  • Brushing the duck legs with a glaze made from soy sauce, honey, and ginger during the last few minutes of cooking helps to caramelize the skin and add a delicious flavor.
  • Serving the duck legs hot, drizzled with any remaining glaze from the skillet, ensures that the duck legs are juicy and flavorful.