Roast Duck with Orange

Directions

1. Puncture the skin of the duck in various places with a sharp 2-tined fork to release fat. Place the duck in a large pan with enough boiling water to cover. Boil briskly for half an hour.Preheat oven to 350-F. Meanwhile, combine orange juice, almonds, flour, salt, and pepper.Remove duck from boiling water and drain. When cool enough to handle, rub orange mixture inside and outside of duck. Place on a rack in a roasting pan and surround duck with orange sections.Roast uncovered for 1 hour, basting every 30 minutes. Raise oven heat to 375-F, and continue roasting for another half-hour, basting frequently.