Jul 14 2026

Roast Duck Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Make Roast Duck Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Duck Preparation

Fruit Glaze

Method

Duck Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Duck

    Rinse the whole duck under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

  3. 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. 4

    Add Olive Oil

    Drizzle olive oil over the duck and rub it in to help the skin crisp up while roasting.

Fruit Glaze

  1. 5

    Mix the Glaze

    In a small bowl, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Mix well.

  2. 6

    Glaze the Duck

    After the duck has roasted for 1 hour, brush the glaze mixture over the skin of the duck.

Roasting

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 9

    Rest the Duck

    Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

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