Beer Can Duck
Beer, garlic, and soy sauce! An interesting combination that delivers a tasty whole duck on the grill! Add salt, pepper, and Montreal seasoning to the outside for the perfect crunchy texture on the skin.
Ingredients
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1 Whole Duck
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½ Cup Honey
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1 Tbsp. Oil
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2-3 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
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Fresh Cracked Pepper
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1-2 Tbsp. Montreal Seasoning
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1 Can of Beer
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1 Garlic Clove, Smashed
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1 tsp Soy Sauce
Directions
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1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove. Set up the grill for indirect grilling. Preheat the grill on medium-low.
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2
Remove defrosted duck from bag. Remove giblets and neck from cavity. Pat duck dry.
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3
Once the water is boiling, add honey and mix. Place duck in boiling honey water and blanch for 3-5 minutes.
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4
Sprinkle top of the duck generously with the salt, Montreal seasoning, and fresh cracked pepper.
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5
Open the beer can and pour about ¼ of it out. Place crushed garlic and soy sauce in can with the beer.
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6
Place the beer can in a beer butt stand. Lower the duck carefully on top of the beer can then carefully place on the grill.
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7
Cover the grill and cook the duck for approximately 1.5 hours at 375 or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F, measured at the thigh joint.
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8
Transfer duck to a cutting board and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove and discard beer can from cavity.
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9
Carve duck and serve.
