Peking Duck
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- Serves 6
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- 2.5 kg duck
- 3 tbsp sherry
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- Spring onions, cucumber and hoisin sauce to serve
Method
step 1
Remove any fat from cavity of the duck. Put the duck in a bowl. Pour boiling water over it, then remove and dry inside and out.step 2
Combine the sherry, honey and soy sauce, brush over the duck. Leave to stand, uncovered and a room temperature for 4 hours or until skin is dry.step 3
Pre heat fan assisted oven to 180.step 4
Place duck, breast side down, on a wire rack in a roasting tin. Roast for 25 mins or until browned. Turn over and roast for a further 1 hour - 1 hour 15 mins, or until tender.step 5
When the duck is cooked leave to stand for approximately 15 mins.
