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Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
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Wash ducking and dry thoroughly inside and out with paper towels. Remove excess fat from body cavity.
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Rub duck with sliced ginger and place slices of ginger in cavities, then rub with 4 tsp soy sauce and place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Let stand for 30 minutes.
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Place duck in oven and begin to bake, uncovered.
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Meanwhile, combine the remaining soy sauce, honey, sherry, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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After the duck has roasted for 1 1/2 hours, baste with soy sauce mixture. Baste again after another half hour, and continue roasting for 1/2 hour.
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Duck will roast for a total of 2 1/2 hours.
