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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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

    Let duck rest 10 minutes before carving.

  6. Step 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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