22 roast duck recipes

Burmese-style roast duck steamed first then roasted with soy and Worcestershire marinade. The double-cook method delivers crispy skin and tender meat with a savory pan gravy.

Cantonese roast duck rubbed with hoisin, five spice, sherry, and brown bean sauce, then slow-roasted until the skin turns lacquered and crackling. A Chinatown classic at home.

Mapleleaf roast turkey... it's a big yum fest with this Thanksgiving turkey. The crispy browned skin is like Canadian Peking duck. Roasted and glazed with a reduction of maple syrup and apple cider does the trick. It's like a Canadian recipe eh?

A rich and flavorful cognac mushroom sauce that is the perfect accompaniment to elevate your special occasion meals. This exquisite sauce pairs wonderfully with tender veal chops, succulent roast duck, or a golden roast goose, adding a touch of elegance to your dining experience.

Roasted duck with a green peppercorn and star anise sauce made from homemade duck giblet broth. The duck is salt-poached first, then roasted until crispy. A refined French-inspired main course.

Master method for cooking duck: first steam to render fat and tenderize, then roast at moderate heat for crisp skin. The two-stage technique pros use for perfectly rendered, crackling-skinned duck.

An air-dried roast duck glazed with Scotch, soy, honey, ginger, and brown sugar marinade until the skin turns deep mahogany. A Peking-duck-inspired showstopper for a special-occasion dinner.

Louisiana-style roasted duck rubbed with a vinegar-salt-pepper paste, stuffed with aromatics, and slow-roasted until tender. A Cajun family recipe with old-school technique and deep flavor.

Slow-roasted duck stuffed with oyster bread dressing and basted with a lemon-butter-thyme mixture until golden and crispy. A showpiece roast for holiday dinners and special occasions.

Whole duck rubbed with crushed peppercorns, thyme, cloves, and brandy, then slow-roasted until crispy-skinned. A showstopping Chinese-inspired centerpiece.

Classic duck a l'orange roasted with sweet red wine and served with a glossy orange sauce made from fresh juice, honey, ginger, and orange sections. A French bistro showstopper you can absolutely pull off at home.

A Southwestern stuffing for roast duck with jalapenos, Granny Smith apples, pine nuts, bread cubes, and fresh cilantro. Bold, fruity, and spicy in every bite.

Roasted mallard duck with turnips, basted in pan juices with a rosemary and bay leaf herb bouquet. Best served medium rare with pale rose juices.

Twice cooked herbed duck quarters slow-roasted to render the fat, then grilled over charcoal for crisp, smoky skin. Herb-rubbed, crackling, and impossibly juicy.

Wild duck soaked in lemon water, stuffed with celery, onion, orange, and apple, then slow-roasted under salt pork until tender. A hunter's classic done right.

Slow-roasted wild duck basted in flambed dry sherry with onion juice, white pepper, and red pepper flakes. Braised breast-side down for tender, flavorful meat.