Ingredients
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- 3–5 pound whole duck
- 1 1/2 pound potatoes, chopped or left whole depending on the size
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium-size carrots, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil of your choice
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth for slow cooker, 1 cup broth for Instant Pot
SEASONINGS
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
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.
- Pour the broth into the slow cooker. Add the potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion.
- Add the prepared duck on top. Top with butter, if using.
- Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
- Remove duck from slow cooker. See BROIL step below or and let it rest for an additional 10 minutes before slicing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- Carefully remove the duck from the appliance and place on a baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet the oven & broil for 3-5 minutes or until the skin is crisp to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 419
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 803.7 mg
- Fat: 14.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.5 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 61 g
- Cholesterol: 232.8 mg