pekin duck

Prep Time: 30 minutes  |  Cook Time: 90 minutes  |  Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings  |  Difficulty: Intermediate  |  Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

• 1 whole Pekin duck (4-5 lbs)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Clean and pat dry the whole Pekin duck thoroughly.
2. Season inside and outside with salt, pepper, and five-spice powder.
3. Prepare glaze by combining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
4. Brush glaze over the entire duck surface.
5. Roast in preheated 375°F oven for 90 minutes, basting every 20 minutes.
6. Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
7. Cut duck into serving pieces using sharp knife and poultry shears.

Tips & Notes

• Prick the skin all over before roasting to help render fat and achieve crispness
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F
• Let the duck rest before cutting to retain juices
• Save the fat drippings for cooking vegetables

Nutrition Notes

Pekin duck is rich in protein and B vitamins but higher in fat; remove skin to reduce fat content.