Instant Pot Duck a l'Orange Recipe
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 whole (roughly 5-pound) duck
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Directions
  1. Rinse the duck inside and out under cold water. Pat very dry with paper towels.
  2. Liberally season the inside cavity and all over the exterior with salt and pepper.
  3. Select the saute function on the Instant Pot, then add the vegetable oil.
  4. Carefully add the duck to the Instant Pot and sear for 5 minutes, until browned.
  5. Using tongs, flip the duck and sear on the other side for 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the seared duck to a plate.
  7. Pour chicken broth into the pot, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom.
  8. Add orange juice, sugar, and orange zest. Stir continuously for 2 minutes, until sugar fully dissolves.
  9. Cancel the saute function and return the duck to the pot.
  10. Lock the lid into place. Select the pressure cook function and set the time to 25 minutes on high pressure.
  11. When cooking completes, allow 15 minutes of natural pressure release. After 15 minutes, manually release any remaining pressure.
  12. Preheat the broiler to high and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  13. Carefully remove the lid. Use tongs to transfer the duck to the prepared baking sheet, breast side up.
  14. Broil the duck for 5 minutes, until the skin is crispy.
  15. In a small bowl, mix the corn starch and water.
  16. Select the saute function on the Instant Pot. Add the corn starch slurry, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
  17. Carve the duck and serve with sauce over the top.