Recipes
Herbed Roast Duck with Root Vegetables
A staple in Appalachian kitchens, this dish brings together hunters’ traditions and the comfort of home cooking.
This rustic roast duck recipe showcases the earthy flavors of root vegetables (garden or locally grown) paired with the herb-infused richness of slow-roasted duck. A staple in Appalachian kitchens, this dish brings together hunters’ traditions and the comfort of home cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 1 whole duck
- 3 carrots, chopped (garden or locally grown)
- 2 parsnips, chopped (garden or locally grown)
- 1 onion, quartered (garden or locally grown)
- 3 sprigs rosemary (garden or locally grown)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub the duck with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the duck with rosemary sprigs and onion quarters.
- Arrange carrots and parsnips around the duck in a roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Roast for 2 hours, basting occasionally, until the duck is golden and tender.