Duck A La Frans

(This part can be done a day in advance, refrigerating the overnight.)

1. Set the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit

2. Season the ducks with salt and pepper and caraway seeds.

3. Put the duck on a rack in a roasting pan, breast facing down. Roast duck for 20 minutes per pound. Half way through rotate the duck breast side up.

4. When the duck is finished pour off the juices,

straining the fat, reserving it for later use if desired.

5. Prepare the gravy. Make a roux using flour and butter

6. Two hours before eating turn the oven to 400 or 425 degrees. Place each duck again on a rack, breast down, for 30 minutes and then rotate and let cook another 30 minutes, breast up. Let stand, carve, and serve.