BASIC ROAST DUCK
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 3h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Remove all excess pieces of fat from around the duck cavities and cut away the extra skin from around these openings. Reserve the skin to make cracklings (by frying until crisp) or discard it. Rinse the ducks and dry them thoroughly. Squeeze the juice of a lemon inside each, then season the insides with salt and pepper. Place the cut pieces of squeezed lemon inside each duck.
- Using a sharp roasting fork, lightly prick the skin of the duck all over, pricking just into the fat of the duck and not penetrating the flesh.
- Place the ducks breast side down on racks in a roasting pan. It is very important that the ducks be on racks. Even cake racks set into the roasting pan will do.
- Roast the ducks for one-and-a-half hours, turn them breast side up and roast one-and-one-half hours longer.
- If the ducks are going to be served simply roasted, then at the end of the three hours' roasting time increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees and roast the ducks 30 minutes longer. Remove ducks from the oven, allow to rest for 10 minutes, then cut into serving pieces and serve.
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ryan edwards
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover duck. The duck meat is shredded and cooked in a flavorful sauce.
Abdilatif Mickydad
[email protected]I love this recipe. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the skin is crispy.
Chemo Sam
[email protected]This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The duck is so flavorful and juicy.
Manna Niblock
[email protected]This is the best roast duck recipe I've ever tried. The duck was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.
Payton Difelice
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of duck, but this recipe changed my mind. The duck was cooked perfectly and the skin was crispy.
Mubashir khalid
[email protected]This roast duck recipe is a winner! The duck was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.
PER ZIVAL
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The duck is cooked evenly and the skin is crispy.
Srk Antar
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roast duck. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Gcobisa Gcogco
[email protected]I love this recipe. The duck is always so moist and flavorful.
muhilwa fiston
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The duck is always a showstopper.
Zaw Zaw
[email protected]I've never had roast duck before, but this recipe made me a fan. The duck was cooked to perfection and the skin was so crispy.
babs jay
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The duck is so flavorful and juicy.
MR Sayed
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The duck was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Malik Farkh
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the duck turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Dr.William E “Billy” Caraway
[email protected]The duck was a little dry, but the flavor was good.
Ssemujju Godfrey
[email protected]This was my first time making roast duck, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and the duck was cooked perfectly.
Mdshipon Hawlader
[email protected]I've made this roast duck recipe several times now and it always comes out perfect. The duck is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Christine Nkirote
[email protected]This roast duck recipe is a keeper! The duck was cooked to perfection and had a crispy skin and juicy meat. I served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.