Recipes

Honey-Glazed Roast Duck

January 03, 2025 / duck / kansas / migratory bird

This luxurious roast duck recipe highlights the sweet and savory pairing of honey and herbs, inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Kansas.

This luxurious roast duck recipe highlights the sweet and savory pairing of honey and herbs, inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Kansas. Serve with roasted vegetables for a hearty, satisfying meal.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (garden or locally grown)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups root vegetables, chopped (garden or locally grown)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub the duck with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stuff the cavity with fresh thyme. Place the duck on a roasting rack.
  3. Drizzle honey over the duck and arrange the root vegetables around it in the roasting pan.
  4. Roast for 2 hours, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until golden brown and tender.
  5. Serve the duck with the roasted vegetables.

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