{"product_id":"whole-duck-2-2kg","title":"Whole Duck (approx 2.2kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA roast with a difference.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast duck is richer than chicken, with dark, full-flavoured meat and skin that turns glassy and crisp when the fat renders out. A 2.2kg bird feeds three to four, and leaves you a jar of duck fat for the best roast potatoes you'll ever make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrick the skin, roast it slowly, and finish hot for crispness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 2.2kg, feeds 3 to 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, dark meat and crisp skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA memorable alternative to the Sunday chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of rendered duck fat to save for potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to roast a whole duck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/strong\u003e pat the duck completely dry and prick the skin all over with a skewer, without piercing the meat. Season inside and out with salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e place on a rack over a roasting tin and cook at 180°C (160°C fan) for around 2 hours, pouring off the fat every 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp:\u003c\/strong\u003e turn the oven up to 220°C (200°C fan) for the final 15 to 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck and rest:\u003c\/strong\u003e the juices should run clear with no pink, and the thickest part of the thigh should reach 75°C. Rest for 15 minutes before carving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed and delivered chilled in an insulated box, nationwide across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhole Duck FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a whole duck take to roast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 2 hours at 180°C (160°C fan) for a 2.2kg duck, plus 15 to 20 minutes at a higher heat to crisp the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many people does a whole duck feed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2.2kg duck feeds three to four people. Duck carries less meat for its weight than chicken, so allow more per person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you do with the duck fat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain it into a clean jar and keep it in the fridge. It is brilliant for roast potatoes, frying eggs and confit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep refrigerated and follow the storage instructions on the product packaging.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duck (whole bird).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walter Henry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59115909316940,"sku":"20270024","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1089\/7578\/4268\/files\/whole-duck-2-2kg_2005936899_Walter_Henry_Butcher.jpg?v=1791460664","url":"https:\/\/walterhenrymeats.co.uk\/products\/whole-duck-2-2kg","provider":"Walter Henry Meats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}