Cantonese Duck


Posted in reply to a message board request for duck recipes. I don't know how authentic this recipe is, but its yummy just the same.

Steps


Season both ducks inside and out with salt.
Place half the orange wedges and a few celery leaves into the cavity of each bird.
Place birds , breast side up , on rack in shallow roasting pan.
Roast uncovered in a hot oven for 1 hour or until tender.
If necessary , cover pan with foil to prevent excess browning.
Prepare sauce by combining all ingredients in a sauce pan.
Heat through , stirring constantly.
During the last 10 minutes of roasting , baste ducks occasionally with sauce.
Remove ducks from oven.
Discard stuffing.
Serve over hot cooked rice.
Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Ingredients


wild ducks, orange, celery leaves, salt, apricot preserves, water, prepared mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, msg