Juniper Rubbed Roast Duck with Cherry Jus
Ingredients
- 1 (5- to 5 1/2-pound) Pekin duck (aka Long Island duck), with giblets and neck
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon juniper berries, finely crushed
- 1 medium-size yellow onion, quartered
- 1 small carrot, peeled and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
- 1 celery stalk, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups cold water, divided
- 4 bunches fresh thyme, divided
- 2 tablespoons kirsch (cherry brandy)
- 3/4 cup frozen pitted tart cherries
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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