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Orange and Rosemary Roast Duck
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Orange & Rosemary Roast Duck

Author The Purple Pumpkin Blog

Ingredients

  • 1 duck
  • 1 orange zested then halved
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped
  • ΒΌ nutmeg grated
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

  • Prick the duck skin all over with a skewer
  • In a pestle and mortar, smash together the orange zest, chopped rosemary, nutmeg, garlic and sea salt
  • Rub the mixture all over the duck skin as well as the inside
  • Place the orange halves and stalks of rosemary inside the duck
  • Place the duck on a rack in a roasting tray and roast, uncovered for 2 hrs at 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4
  • Leave to rest for about 20 minutes covered in foil before serving