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One delicious recipe for duck is Duck a l'Orange. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 1 whole duck, about 5-6 pounds

- Salt and pepper

- 2 cups orange juice

- Zest of 1 orange

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

- 1/4 cup Grand Marnier

- 2 tablespoons butter

- 2 tablespoons cornstarch

- Orange slices, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Rinse the duck and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the duck generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.

3. Place the duck on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours, or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

4. While the duck is roasting, make the orange sauce. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and red wine vinegar. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.

5. In a separate small bowl, mix the butter and cornstarch together to form a smooth paste. Slowly whisk the butter mixture into the simmering orange sauce until thickened. Stir in the Grand Marnier and simmer for another 5 minutes.

6. Once the duck is done roasting, let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving. Serve the duck with the orange sauce on the side and garnish with orange slices.

Enjoy your delicious Duck a l'Orange!