
Ingredients
Duck
- 1 whole duck (approximately 2 kg)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Glaze
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Rinse the duck inside and out under cold running water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, minced garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil to create a seasoning paste.
- Rub the seasoning paste all over the duck, both inside and out.
- Place the seasoned and trussed duck on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up.
- Roast the duck in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown, and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Baste the duck with the pan juices every 30 minutes to keep it moist.
- While the duck is roasting, make the glaze by mixing honey, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Heat it over low heat until it's well combined. Set aside.
- During the last 20-30 minutes of roasting, brush the duck with the glaze every 10 minutes. This will give it a delicious, glossy finish.
- Once the duck is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve the roasted duck with your favorite side dishes.Enjoy your delicious roasted duck!
Nutrition Facts
Roasted duck
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
602
% Daily Value*
Fat
55
g
85
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
27
g
Cholesterol
97
mg
32
%
Sodium
815
mg
35
%
Potassium
320
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
226
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
28
mg
3
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.