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Roasted Duck with Side Dishes

Delicious Roast Duck Recipe

A crispy and flavorful roast duck recipe with golden skin and tender juicy meat. This oven-roasted duck is seasoned with garlic, herbs, and simple spices, making it perfect for special dinners or holiday meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole duck (5–6 lb / 2–2.5 kg)
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
Aromatics (optional)
  • 1 Aromatics (optional)
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk
Optional Glaze
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp orange juice

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Roasting rack
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Meat thermometer
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Prepare the Duck

    Remove giblets from the cavity and pat the duck dry with paper towels.

  3. Score the Skin

    Use a sharp knife to lightly score the skin, especially around the fatty areas. This helps the fat render during roasting.

  4. Season the Duck

    Rub olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and rosemary all over the duck and inside the cavity.

  5. Add Aromatics

    Place onion, lemon, carrot, and celery inside the cavity for extra flavor.

  6. Roast the Duck

    Place the duck breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for about 2 hours, occasionally draining excess fat from the pan.

  7. Crisp the Skin

    During the last 10–15 minutes, brush the duck with honey and increase oven temperature slightly for extra crispy skin.

  8. Rest the Duck

    Remove from the oven and let the duck rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.

  9. Serve

    Carve the duck and serve with roasted vegetables, potatoes, or salad.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 450 kcal
Protein 30 g
Carbohydrates 2 g
Fat 35 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Cholesterol 120 mg
Sodium 500 mg
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 1 g
Pour off the rendered duck fat every 30 minutes during roasting to help the skin turn extra crispy instead of greasy. 🦆