Pot Roasted Whole Duck

Pot Roasted Whole Duck - Create a warm and inviting meal for your family with the rich smells and taste of roasted duck, perfect for any special gathering.

Yield: about 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (5 pound) whole duck
• 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
• 2 large sweet onions, quartered
• 4 stalks celery, halved
• 3 large green bell peppers, seeded and halved
• 4 heads garlic, halved
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Using a sharp knife, prick skin of duck; sprinkle duck with Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning.
3. In a large oval Dutch oven, place onion celery, bell pepper, and garlic in an even layer; place duck on top.
4. Roast until skin is light golden brown, about 40 minutes.
5. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F, and roast until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 170 degrees F, about 50 minutes more.
6. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar and melted butter until smooth. Brush over duck skin during last 10 minutes of cooking.
7. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Slap Ya Mama