Perfectly Roasted Duck Recipe

Name: Perfectly Roasted Duck Recipe
Total time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (5 pound) whole duck; 0.5 cup butter, melted, divided

Looking for a Thanksgiving alternative? Try this amazing roasted duck recipe! It's a delicious and impressive centerpiece that pairs perfectly with all your favorite holiday side dishes. Even first-time duck eaters will love it!

Total time2 hrs 10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time2 hrs
Yield4

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (5 pound) whole duck
0.5 cup butter, melted, divided

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, mix paprika, salt, and pepper. Generously rub this spice blend all over the duck skin. Place the duck in a roasting pan, breast side up, and roast for 1 hour.
Drizzle 1/4 cup of melted butter over the duck. Continue roasting for another 45 minutes.
Brush the duck with the remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter. Roast until the skin is a rich golden brown, approximately 15 minutes longer. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (near the bone) to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 625 kcal
Fat Content: 45 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 1538 mg
Protein Content: 52 g
Cholesterol Content: 280 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
Saturated Fat Content: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g