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You're in for a real treat with this hands-off approach to duck perfection. The main work is just seasoning the bird and letting it slow-roast for 5 hours while you relax, then finishing it off with a honey-soy glaze at high heat for crispy, golden skin that'll have your kitchen smelling absolutely incredible.
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Season the duck and roast it
Wash the duck and pat it dry. Season with salt and pepper. Place it in a covered roasting dish and put it into an oven preheated to 150°C. Then simply let it roast for 5 hours while you go about your day.
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Glaze it and finish for a crispy skin
Uncover the duck and brush it with a mixture of honey, soy sauce and white wine. Turn the oven up to 220°C and roast for another 30 minutes or so, until the duck develops a crispy skin. Keep brushing it with the glaze as it finishes roasting.
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