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Roast Duck

A simple roast duck with crispy skin, served with fresh cucumber, tomato, and a spicy chili sauce. Perfect for a special dinner.

Total time
110 min
Servings
4
Calories
650
Protein
45g
Roast Duck
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Ingredients

  • 1 whole whole duck
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 medium tomato
  • ½ cup chili sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat duck dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Rub duck all over with salt and pepper, inside and out.

  3. 3

    Stuff cavity with fresh herbs. Place duck on a rack in a roasting pan.

  4. 4

    Roast for 1 hour 30 minutes, until skin is golden and crispy, internal temp 165°F.

  5. 5

    Let duck rest 10 minutes before carving.

  6. 6

    Slice cucumber and tomato. Serve duck with vegetables and chili sauce on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • roasting pan with rack
  • meat thermometer
  • carving knife

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