Roasted Mayonnaise Duck With Onion and Celery Stuffing

A richly flavored, stuffed roasted duck is well-suited for festive meals and can be even a substitute for turkey. Fill the duck with onion and celery stalks and cover it with a spiced mayonnaise mixture to tastefully complement the roasted duck’s juicy meat.
Ingredients Needed for Roasted Mayonnaise Duck With Onion and Celery Stuffing
For the mayo mixture:
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon thyme powder
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
pepper
salt
For the roast duck:
1 whole duck, around 2 pounds
2 medium onions, quartered
1 celery bunch
8 fresh thyme sprigs
How to Make Roasted Mayonnaise Duck With Onion and Celery Stuffing
- For the mayo mixture:
Add the mayonnaise, dried oregano, thyme powder, and dried rosemary to a smaller bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix until smooth and even. Set aside.
- For the roast duck:
Place the duck on the work surface and stuff it with 1 quartered onion and the celery bunch (keep 2-3 stalks for later use).
- Coat the duck with the mayo mixture using a brush. Transfer to a baking dish and add the other quartered onion and the remaining celery stalks halved. Top with fresh thyme.
- Roast for 30 minutes at 430⁰F/220⁰C, then roast for 90 minutes at 330⁰F/165⁰C.