Honey Orange Duck

Step 1

Boil water in a large kettle.

Step 2

Place duck, anise and parsley in boiling water; cook 10 minutes.

Step 3

Remove duck from water; let cool on rack for 2 hours.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350*.

Step 5

Bake duck on rack in a roasting pan for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 6

Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, sherry, salt and ginger juice.

Step 7

Pour half of mixture into cavity and brush remaining mixture on duck.

Step 8

Bake 30-40 minutes more; basting every 10 minutes during the last 1/2 hour of baking.

Step 9

Transfer duck to a platter.

Step 10

Garnish with orange slices.

Step 11

Serve hot.