DUCK MEATBALLS IN ORANGE SAUCE

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Categories     Duck     Appetizer

Yield 18 Meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive
Oil, divided
2 Shallots, finely diced,
divided
4 Tbsp Crushed Garlic,
divided
1 lb Maple Leaf Farms
Ground Duck Meat,
thawed
1 cup Garlic Breadcrumbs
2 large Eggs
2 Tbsp Teriyaki Sauce
Dash Hot Sauce
1 cup Orange Marmalade
3 oz Orange Liqueur
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Vegetable Non-Stick Spray
1 head Leaf Lettuce,
separated
Rice Wine Vinegar, as needed
1 Naval Orange, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. For the Meatballs: Heat pan to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add one finely diced shallot and 2 tablespoons crushed garlic. Cook until onions are soft then set aside. 2. Place duck meat and shallot mixture in a large bowl. Add one cup of garlic breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce and dash of hot sauce. Mix well. Place mixture in freezer for 15 minutes to cool. 3. For the Orange Sauce: Heat pan to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1 finely diced shallot. Add 2 tablespoons crushed garlic. Cook until onions are soft. 4. Add 1 cup of orange marmalade and 3 ounces orange liqueur. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside. Add red pepper flakes. 5. Meatball Assembly: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray muffin pan with vegetable spray. 6. Form meatballs by using 1-1/2 ounce ice cream scoop. Place rounded balls in muffin tins. 7. Ladle 1 teaspoon of orange sauce over each ball. Bake for 10 minutes or until 160 degrees F internal temperature. Remove from oven. 8. Place leaf lettuce on small tapas plates. Sprinkle with rice wine vinegar. Plate 3 meatballs on each plate. 9. Drizzle remaining marmalade sauce on each plate. Garnish with orange slice. Serve immediately.

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