Barbecue Roast Duck Recipe

Here's a great way to cook a roast duck outdoors and cram in the flavours!

Ingredients:

• 2kg Organic Whole Duck 
• 1 lemon
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried thyme or a bunch of fresh
• 1 tsp garlic granules
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• vegetable oil

Method:

• Score the duck's skin with a sharp knife diagonally all over, ensuring you don't cut into flesh. Coat the duck in a little vegetable oil, this will help the seasoning to stick to the skin.
• Grate the lemon zest into a bowl then add the garlic granules, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Rub the duck with the seasoning, making sure it's evenly distributed.
• Cut the lemon in half and stuff it inside the cavity, along with the garlic cloves.

At the barbecue:

• Prepare the barbecue for indirect heat - approx. 180°C. If using a charcoal barbecue
• Place a large dip tray between the coals, or for a gas barbecue place the roast rack into the drip tray.
• Position the cooking grate then place the duck on the roast rack into the drip tray.
• Roast the duck with the lid down for 2 hours until the skin is  crisp and the core temperature reaches at least 75°C.
• Let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.