Roasted Duck

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
2 hrs

Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:
4

Ingredients

Directions

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

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Combine paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; rub spice mixture onto skin of duck. Place duck in a roasting pan, breast side up. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

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Spoon 1/4 cup butter over duck; continue roasting for 45 minutes.

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Spoon remaining 1/4 cup butter over duck; roast until golden brown, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C),

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Cook’s Note

•For crispier skin, place the seasoned duck, uncovered, on a rack in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before roasting. This helps the skin dry out.

•You can place a roasting rack inside the pan so the duck cooks evenly and the fat drips away.

•Add onions, orange slices, or fresh thyme inside the cavity for extra flavor.

•Save duck fat and drippings to make a delicious gravy. Skim excess fat, then whisk 2 to 3 tablespoons into an equal amount of flour over medium heat until golden. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of chicken stock and simmer until smooth and thickened.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)