Crispy Roast Duck with Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 whole duck
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 2 tbsp duck fat (optional, for potatoes)
• 800g potatoes

Optional:
- Rosemary
- Garlic

Sauce:
- Serve with Simple Orange Duck Sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
2. Pat the duck dry with kitchen paper.
3. Season the duck well with salt and black pepper.
4. Place the duck breast-side up in a roasting dish.
5. Roast for 45 minutes.

Potatoes

1. While the duck cooks, peel and chop the potatoes.
2. Boil them in salted water for 8–10 minutes.
3. Drain and shake them in the pan to rough up the edges.

Finish Cooking

1. Remove the duck briefly and pour some of the rendered duck fat into a roasting tray.
2. Add the potatoes to the hot fat and coat them well.
3. Return the duck to the oven and roast everything for another 35–45 minutes.

Serving

1. Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving.
2. Serve with the crispy roast potatoes and orange duck sauce.

Notes

• Duck releases a lot of fat while cooking — this is perfect for roasting potatoes.
• Prick the duck skin lightly before cooking to help fat render.
• Resting the duck keeps the meat juicy.