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After about 15 minutes, turn birds on the other side and cook an additional 10 minutes. Turn the bird breast up and cook another 20 minutes, basting the bird as it renders fat. In all, cook about 9 minutes per pound or about 45 minutes for a 5-lb duck, about 7 minutes per pound for an 11-lb goose.Remove the bird from the oven and set the bird aside on a platter. Remove any trussing and serve with sauce.urn the bird breast up and cook another 20 minutes, basting the bird as it renders fat. In all, cook about 9 minutes per pound or about 45 minutes for a 5-lb duck, about 7 minutes per pound for an 11-lb goose. Remove the bird from the oven and set the bird aside on a platter. Remove any trussing and serve with sauce.
1 For an un-marinated whole duck, allow 30 minutes per pound in a preheated 350Â° F oven. For a marinated duck, allow 22 minutes per pound at 375Â° F. or until internal temperature at the leg joint reaches 175Â° F.  A vertical roaster is a perfect way to roast a whole duck. Even the beer can roasters work well with duck.