The Best Way to Roast a Duck

Step 1

Score the skin, cut off excess fat, and poke it all over

Step 2

Salt and truss

Step 3

Roast at 300 degrees for 1 hour, breast-side up

Step 4

Make the glaze: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the honey, molasses, orange juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce. Simmer, whisking constantly, for a few minutes until it gets thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Poke, flip, roast for 1 hour, breast-side down

Step 6

Poke, flip, roast for 1 hour, breast-side up

Step 7

Poke, flip, roast for 1 hour, breast side down

Step 8

Poke, flip, blast at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, breast-side up

Step 9

Brush with glaze

Step 10

Finish at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes

Step 11

Rest, carve & serve. Enjoy!