Roast Duck with Chestnut Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1 whole duck
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons of ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
• 2 cups of chestnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup of fresh sage, chopped
• 1/2 cup of fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the onions, garlic, thyme, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, coriander, chestnuts, parsley, sage, rosemary and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Stuff the duck with the chestnut stuffing and truss the legs with kitchen string.
4. Place the duck in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the duck is 165 degrees F.
5. Remove the duck from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Interesting Facts

• Chestnuts are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.
• Duck is a leaner and darker meat than chicken, making it a great source of protein.
• Trussing the legs of the duck helps to keep the stuffing inside the bird during cooking.