Description
Elevate your holiday table with this succulent, flavor-packed Christmas Duck recipe. This showstopping main course features a perfectly roasted duck with a crispy, golden-brown skin and juicy, tender meat – the ultimate festive feast.
Ingredients
– 1 (5-6 lb) whole duck
– 1 tbsp kosher salt
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 2 oranges, zested and juiced
– 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
– 2 sprigs fresh thyme
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 2. Pat the duck dry with paper towels and season the cavity and skin all over with salt and pepper.
3. 3. Zest the oranges and set the zest aside. Juice the oranges and pour the juice over the duck.
4. 4. Stuff the cavity with the orange zest, rosemary, thyme, and garlic.
5. 5. Roast the duck for 2-2.5 hours, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. 6. Let the duck rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the duck to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting. Basting the duck frequently will help achieve that perfect golden-brown, crispy skin. Serve with your favorite holiday sides for a complete feast.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 150
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American