Roast Duck

 Favorite prep1 hr total time3 hrs addedSeptember 2014

• 1 ⨯ 5-pound duckling
• 1 – 2 green apples, cut into large pieces
• 1 onion, cut into large pieces
• 1 – 2 sprigs of fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1½ teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger

1. Wash and dry duckling.
2. Rub some salt inside the duckling and stuff with sprigs of fresh sage and chunks of apple and onion.
3. Score the skin of the duck about half-way through the fat layer.
4. Combine remaining ingredients (except apple and sage) and brush over duckling; let stand for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. Roast for 2 hours (or until internal temperature reaches 175°F), turning and basting with drippings occasionally.