Total Steps
4
Ingredients
8
Tools Needed
3
Related Article
http://motherrimmy.com/wordpress/?p=3984Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sherry
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3 whole star anise
- 2 slices Ginger
- 1 bunch scallions, cut in 2" lengths
- 1 Duck
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the duck by discarding feathers and removing excess fat from the cavity.
Step 2
Arrange scallions, ginger slices, star anise, and the duck's neck and giblets in the bottom of a heavy kettle. Place the duck in the kettle, breast down, and pour all remaining ingredients over. Cover tightly (using foil as a sealer if necessary).
Step 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Uncover and invert the duck. Re-cover and cook for another 30 minutes. At this point, uncover and skim off accumulated fat.
Step 4
Check duck for doneness; it should be tender. Raise heat to medium and cook for 15 to 30 minutes, basting constantly, until the skin is dark brown and the sauce is reduced to a syrup. Serve hot on a platter with the strained sauce poured over.