Sweet and Spicy Duck
a little oriental goes a long way. can be made with chicken or cornish hens but i really like duck. 5 spice powder i use is 1 tsp crushed anise seed, 1/4 tsp crushed fennel seed, 1/4 tsp pepper (black or szechwan), 1/8 tsp ground cloves. You can buy pre-made 5 spice but i like to make my own.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 5lbs duck
- 2teaspoons salt
- 2teaspoons pepper
- 1teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄2teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1⁄4cup honey
- 2tablespoons soy sauce
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DIRECTIONS
- combine salt, pepper, ginger and 5 spice. dust inside cavity of duck, rub remainder on outside of duck.
- tie legs together, twist wing tips under back. Prick skin all over with fork.
- Place duck breast side up in roasting pan. roast in oven at 375 degrees F for 2 hours spoon of fat drippings occasionally, set aside if making a gravy.
- combine soy sauce and honey, baste duck with mixture.
- roast another 20 to 30 minutes (basting frequently) or until leg moves easily in socket and juices run clear.
- when finished roasting let rest 15 minutes or so before carving.
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