Honey-Glazed Slow-Roasted Duck with Cumin

Name: Honey-Glazed Slow-Roasted Duck with Cumin
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 780 min
Total time: 785 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 whole duck; 3 tbsp ground cumin; 150 ml honey; 1 tbsp salt

Experience the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth texture with this incredibly tender slow-roasted duck. Infused with aromatic cumin and finished with a sweet honey glaze, this dish delivers perfectly crispy skin and succulent meat every time.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time780 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

whole duck
1
ground cumin
3 tbsp
honey
150 ml
salt
1 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 90°C (70°C fan/gas ¼). Rinse the whole duck under cold water and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat from the neck and rump areas.

Generously season the duck inside and out with salt, making sure to rub it into the skin folds. Sprinkle the ground cumin evenly over the bird.

Place the duck in a large roasting tin or a lidded ovenproof pot. Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the tin. Cover tightly with a lid or a double layer of foil and roast for 7 hours.

After 7 hours, increase the oven temperature to 120°C (100°C fan/gas ½). Keep the duck covered and roast for an additional 5 hours. Do not remove the fat or baste the duck during this stage.

For the final hour of roasting, remove the lid or foil. Brush the entire duck generously with the honey. Roast uncovered for the remaining 60 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crispy.

For an extra-crispy finish, you can briefly place the duck under a hot grill for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with traditional dumplings and braised cabbage.