When I was growing up, my grandma always served roast duck for the holidays, and for other family events throughout the year. I always thought it was better than turkey! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Grandma’s Roasted Duck
Updated on Jun. 27, 2023
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Grandma's Roasted Duck
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1 hour 45 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 domestic duck (4 to 5 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Pierce duck skin all over with a fork. Mix remaining ingredients; rub over outside of duck. Place duck on rack in a shallow roasting pan; add 1 inch of water.
- Roast duck, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with duck.
Nutrition Facts
6 ounces cooked duck: 649 calories, 51g fat (18g saturated fat), 152mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein.
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When I was growing up, my grandma raised and butchered turkey ducks. She always served duck for the holidays, and for other family events throughout the year. I always thought it was better than turkey! While finding a dressed duck can be difficult, I do occasionally purchase the smaller ducks available in the grocery store, just so my family can enjoy something that was a special part of my past.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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