Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Thaw the duck in the refrigerator for 2 days ahead. Remove giblets, rinse, and pat dry.
- Trim excess fat and tie drumsticks with butcher’s twine. Prick the skin carefully.
- Grate orange zest and rub over, squeeze juice inside cavity. Season inside and out with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and parsley.
- Pour wine into a large roasting pan. Place seasoned duck breast side up in the pan.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast duck for about 1 hour, monitor until the skin is golden brown.
- Remove duck, surround it with potatoes, bell peppers, and mushrooms, then nestle the duck back.
- Baste duck with pan juices and roast for another 30 minutes.
- Check internal temperature to reach 170°F (76°C).
- Transfer duck to a cutting board and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
Notes
Consider marinating the duck overnight for deeper flavor and check the internal temperature for perfect doneness.
