Roast Duck

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. With just salt as the only seasoning, you can cook a delicious duck. This recipe requires no oranges or apples—only time and patience. The roasted duck looks very appetizing, and its aroma will fill the entire house. It pairs well with any side dish, and leftovers can be used to make salads or burgers. The finished dish is ready to be served.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Remove the innards from the duck and thoroughly rinse it inside and out. Dry the bird with paper towels, especially inside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Sprinkle the inside of the duck with salt and distribute it throughout the cavity.

3. 3

   Step 3

   With a sharp knife or fork, prick the duck skin all over the bird. Rub the duck with salt and place it on a baking sheet, breast side down.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place the tray with the duck in a preheated oven at 120 degrees and bake for 2 hours, removing the duck every 30 minutes to prick the skin.

5. 5

   Step 5

   After 120 minutes, remove the duck from the oven and turn it onto its back. Pierce the breast and bake for another hour.

6. 6

   Step 6

   After an hour, increase the temperature to 175 degrees and bake for another 30-40 minutes to get a crispy crust.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Remove the cooked duck from the oven, let it rest for 15 minutes, then serve on a large platter or portion it out.