Roast duck

A roast duck is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The earliest known recipe for roast duck dates back to the 1st century AD. This dish was enjoyed by the ancient Romans and was known as “pullum”. The recipe for roast duck continued to evolve over the centuries and was enjoyed by many different cultures.

In the Middle Ages, roast duck was a popular dish in Europe. This dish was often served at banquets and was a favorite of royalty. Roast duck became even more popular in the 18th century. At this time, cookbooks began to include more detailed recipes for this dish.

Today, roast duck is enjoyed by people all over the world. There are many different ways to prepare this dish. The most popular methods include roasting, braising, and grilling. No matter how it is prepared, roast duck is a delicious dish that is sure to please any palate.

Advice

When it comes to making roast duck, the key is to take your time and be patient with the process. Start by preparing the duck by removing any excess fat and patting it dry with paper towels. Next, season the duck with your desired herbs and spices, then place it in a roasting pan and cook in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the duck for 1 hour and 15 minutes, flipping the duck over halfway through. When the duck is done, let it rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving. Make sure to check the internal temperature of the duck with a food thermometer to ensure it is cooked to the proper temperature. Finally, enjoy the delicious meal you have created!

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Recipes

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Christmas Roast Duck With Cranberry-Orange Glaze

  • cranberry juice
  • balsamic vinegar
  • garlic powder
  • pepper
  • sweet paprika
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • onion
  • duck
  • orange juice
  • orange zest
  • unsulphured molasses
  • salt
  • cornstarch
  • ginger
  • cinnamon
  • cayenne pepper
  • rosemary several
  • water
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Cantonese Roast Duck

  • duckling
  • water
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • hoisin sauce
  • oil
  • rice vinegar
  • sugar
  • yellow bean sauce
  • ginger
  • red coloring
  • maltose syrup
  • chinese rice wine
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • salt
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Chinese Roast Duck

  • cilantro
  • salt
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • white pepper
  • salt
  • an orange zest
  • honey
  • chinese bean sauce
  • sherry
  • peanut oil
  • island duck
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • sugar
  • dark soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • garlic
  • pinches white pepper
  • green onion
  • ginger

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
duck
ginger
onion
sugar
thyme
black pepper
butter
chinese 5-spice powder
soy sauce
water
orange juice
cinnamon
green onion
rosemary
shallot
honey
pekin duck
orange
garlic powder
lemon
orange zest
duckling
rice vinegar
caraway seed
bay leaf
island
island duck
dark soy sauce
demerara sugar
star anise
cranberry juice
balsamic vinegar
pepper
sweet paprika
unsulphured molasses
cornstarch
cayenne pepper
rosemary several
coriander
hoisin sauce
oil
yellow bean sauce
red coloring
maltose syrup
chinese rice wine
barbecue sauce
pekin duck most common variety
black mission
yukon gold potato
apple
marjoram
potato
chicken broth
all spice powder
onion powder
pomegranate
apple juice
apple cider vinegar
rocket arugula
all purpose flour
navel orange
coriander seed
pekin
banana
coconut oil
shrimp paste
turmeric
thousand spice
bird' eye chile
candle nut
spice hunter original turkey brine
beer
dark brown sugar
red wine
purple fig
ruby port
black peppercorn
duck breast
bread
dark
plum
clove
ch ginger
birch syrup
mirin
cilantro
white pepper
an orange zest
chinese bean sauce
sherry
peanut oil
pinches white pepper
madeira
red wine vinegar
mallard duck
butchers' string
white wine
white wine vinegar
olive oil
mandarin orange
light soy sauce

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 55%

Usual Ingredients

  • duck 40%
  • garlic 40%