How To Make Tender Roast Duck with Citrus & Carrots
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 whole duck (about 4.5 lbs)
- 2 oranges
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Rinse the duck under cold water, then pat it dry with paper towels.
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Rub the duck all over with the minced garlic, thyme leaves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Cut one orange into quarters and stuff it into the cavity of the duck.
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Place the duck breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
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Roast the duck in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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While the duck is roasting, prepare the carrots by tossing them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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After the duck has been roasting for about 1 hour, add the carrots to the roasting pan around the duck.
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Cut the remaining orange into slices and place them on top of the duck.
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Continue roasting the duck and carrots for another 30 minutes, or until the duck is golden brown and the carrots are tender.
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Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
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Serve the tender roast duck with the roasted carrots and citrus slices.
Nutrition
- Calories : 376kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 146mg
- Sodium : 641mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 17g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 10g
- Protein : 36g
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