Roasted Duck Recipe
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Roasted Duck

By: Rhonda Brock Fuller 
"I made this last year out of the blue, and my whole family enjoyed it. We had never had duck before, and it was a nice exchange for the traditional turkey. We served it with all the usual side dishes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (117)

What to Drink?
Wine Merlot
Cocktail Sidecar
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (5 pound) whole duck
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Rub salt, pepper, and paprika into the skin of the duck. Place in a roasting pan.
  3. Roast duck in preheated oven for 1 hour. Spoon 1/4 cup melted butter over bird, and continue cooking for 45 more minutes. Spoon remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over duck, and cook for 15 more minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 625 | Total Fat: 45.1g | Cholesterol: 280mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2004 by CELTICFAERIE   view full review
Awesome recipe the duck was fabulous! I added a bit of garlic to the rub, I also put half a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2008 by PhantomMoon   view full review
A decent, basic duck recipe that doesn't overpower the flavor of the duck with too many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by Ronnie   view full review
Love, love love this recipe. I had always liked the inside of duck, but was not fond at all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by Boston foodie   view full review
Great recipe. Very easy and tasty. I put a quartered lemon and some sprigs of fresh thyme and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by Boysmom   view full review
Very simple to make and delicious. The whole family loved it! One tip, get a food thermometer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by TMARKLE   view full review
This is such an incredibly delicious recipe! I was skeptical at first, given the simplicity...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2005 by MJMUELL   view full review
This will be the recipe I will use whenever I serve duck.....my husband loves duck, I wanted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by Reeseepeesee   view full review
This was a simple yet pleasing recipe for duck. I was not overwhelmed by the ingredients or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by TSchlottman   view full review
Wonderful and simple recipe! I didn't have to go out and buy any extra ingredients (seasonings).
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2005 by CM0722   view full review
Simple to make, and really delicious! I don't like glazes and fruit w/duck, and this is perfect!

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