Prepare The Duck:

• If your duck came with a bag of giblets inside the cavity, remove it.
• Rinse & pat the duck dry.
• Drizzle the oil evenly all over the duck.
• In a small bow, mix the seasonings spices. Season the duck all over on each side.
• Proceed to slow cooker or Instant Pot steps.

Slow Cooker

1. Pour the broth into the slow cooker. Add the potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion.
2. Add the prepared duck on top. Top with butter, if using.
3. Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
4. Remove duck from slow cooker. See BROIL step below or and let it rest for an additional 10 minutes before slicing.

Instant Pot

1. Place the trivet in pressure cooker. Add 1 cup broth. Place prepared duck on the trivet, breast side up. Add butter on top if using.
2. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 12 minutes per pound of duck if cut into pieces or 15 minutes per pound if cooking a whole duck.
3. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure. Carefully remove the duck using tongs. See BROIL step below or let the duck rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
4. Add the potatoes, celery, onion, and carrots to the Instant Pot. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 3 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

BROIL (crisp the skin)

1. Preheat your broiler to high.
2. Carefully remove the duck from the appliance and place on a baking sheet.
3. Place the baking sheet the oven & broil for 3-5 minutes or until the skin is crisp to your liking.