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Gordon Ramsay Roasted Duck – Crispy, Juicy & Full of Flavor

Gordon Ramsay Roasted Duck recipe
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Gordon Ramsay’s Roasted Duck is a whole duck, seasoned and roasted to crispy perfection, often glazed with a citrus-infused sauce to enhance the rich, savory flavors. The duck is slow-roasted, allowing the fat to render while keeping the meat moist and flavorful.

Ingredients

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For the Duck:

  • 1 whole duck (4–5 lbs), cleaned and patted dry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 orange, quartered
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

For the Citrus Glaze:

  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions

Prepare the Duck:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) – Set a wire rack over a roasting pan.
  2. Score the skin – Using a sharp knife, lightly score the duck’s skin in a crisscross pattern, avoiding cutting into the meat.
  3. Season the duck – Rub with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stuff the cavity with orange, lemon, and thyme.

Roast the Duck:

  1. Place breast-side up – Roast for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes.
  2. Flip and continue roasting – Turn the duck breast-side down and roast for 30 minutes.
  3. Increase temperature to 425°F (220°C) – Flip the duck back breast-side up and roast for another 15-20 minutes to crisp the skin.

Make the Citrus Glaze:

  1. Combine glaze ingredients – In a saucepan, mix honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, orange juice, lemon juice, and ginger.
  2. Simmer for 5 minutes – Cook over low heat until slightly thickened.

Glaze and Finish:

  1. Brush with glaze – In the last 10 minutes of roasting, brush the duck with the citrus glaze.
  2. Rest before slicing – Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-roasted-duck/