Canard Roti avec Gold Leaf (Roasted Duckling)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Clean the whole duck and marinate with fresh lemon juice, salt and sugar mixture for 20 minutes, refrigerated.

2. 2

   Place duck in a roasting pan with breast up.

3. 3

   Bake for 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from oven and drain fat from the duck.

5. 5

   Brush the duck with a half portion of red wine and roast the duck for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain the fat again and brush the rest of the red wine on the duck.

7. 7

   Continue roasting the duck for another 30 minutes until the skin of the duck turns brown and crispy.

8. 8

   Remove the duck from the oven, and remove the bones from the duck.

9. 9

   Slice the duck into pieces and set it aside.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.