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prep time
20 min
cook time
1 h 30 min
ready time
1 h 50 min
Keto Christmas Roasted Duck
What better way to explore this festive season’s best flavors than to make this Keto Christmas duck? Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and baked to perfection! This perfectly-roasted Keto Christmas duck recipe makes for an exquisite festive dinner with friends and family.
What side dishes can you serve this Keto duck with?
You may serve this Keto Christmas duck with any of your favorite festive Keto side dishes, such as low-carb creamy and cheesy cauliflower mash. If you fancy some greens, pair this duck with baked glazed Brussel sprouts or garlic parmesan green beans.
How many hours should you roast the duck for?
The total time needed to roast the duck depends on the bird’s weight. The heavier the bird, the more time is required to roast it. This recipe used a 2kg duck, equivalent to 4.5lbs, which took approximately 1 1/2 hours to bake thoroughly. Also, the best way to check if the duck is fully baked is to check the bird's internal temperature using a kitchen thermometer.
How to customize this recipe?
This Keto Christmas duck recipe is easily customizable to suit your preferences or the ingredients you currently have available. The seasonings can be substituted according to your taste and flavor preferences. You can use warm spices such as ground coriander and cumin instead of paprika. A variety of low-carb herbs, such as parsley and rosemary, can also be used to elevate the flavors of this Keto Christmas duck. For that delicious zing, you can also add different citrus fruits such as lemon and lime.
Do you have to use a whole duck?
It is not necessary to use a whole duck to make this delicious Christmas dinner feast, any part of the duck, such as breasts, thighs, or even a smaller portion of the bird, as long as it is bone-in and skin on. That way, the cooking time will be shortened.
What to do with turkey leftovers?
It's pretty common to have leftovers if you've prepared many Keto Christmas recipes. Shred the leftover meat and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can add the shredded duck to stews, salads, soups, or casseroles.
Net Carbs
0.4 g
Fiber
0.5 g
Total Carbs
0.9 g
Protein
28.5 g
Fats
66.8 g
691 cals
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Ingredients
Whole Duck
1 bird
Salt
1 tbsp
Black pepper
1 tsp
Paprika
1 tbsp
Fresh thyme
10 Sprig
Garlic (for flavoring only)
6 Clove
Onion (for flavoring only)
1 piece
Carrot (for flavoring only)
1 Medium
Orange (not eaten)
1 piece
Recipe Steps
steps 5
1 h 50 min
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350F/180 C and prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil or use a roasting pan. Prep the duck by cutting off the neck and trimming off excess fat from the tail end. Set aside.Step 2
Mix the salt, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Crush the garlic cloves, cut the onion into large wedges, slice the carrot and chop the orange. Season inside the body cavity, then stuff the cavity with thyme, garlic, shallots, carrots, and chopped orange pieces.Step 3
Season the outside skin with the seasoning. Transfer the duck to a roasting pan and place it upside down first. Roast the duck in preheated oven for 1 hour.Step 4
Flip the duck over using kitchen tongs, and roast for another 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160F. In the second hour of baking, baste the bird every 15 minutes with the rendered fat in the pan. Remove the duck from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.Step 5
Optionally, garnish a serving platter with orange slices, pomegranate, and rosemary. Serve with your choice of Christmas side dishes.
