Roast Duck Recipe
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Ingredients
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Duck Preparation
Fruit Glaze
Method
Duck Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Duck
Rinse the whole duck under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the Duck
Rub the entire duck with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Make sure to season the cavity as well.
- 4
Add Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the duck and rub it in to help the skin crisp up while roasting.
Fruit Glaze
- 5
Mix the Glaze
In a small bowl, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Mix well.
- 6
Glaze the Duck
After the duck has roasted for 1 hour, brush the glaze mixture over the skin of the duck.
Roasting
- 7
Roast the Duck
Place the duck breast-side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- 8
Continue Roasting
After glazing, return the duck to the oven and roast for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- 9
Rest the Duck
Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
