Adams Family Duck

Ingredients

• 1 (4-pound) duck
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons diced green onion
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Season the duck with salt and pepper, rubbing the seasoning into the skin. Place the duck in a roasting pan and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onion, and five-spice powder. Pour the mixture over the duck, turning the duck to coat it evenly.
4. Roast the duck in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
5. Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe is a classic Chinese dish that is popular in many Chinese restaurants.
• This recipe can be served with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.
• The five-spice powder is a combination of five spices, often including star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, fennel, and Szechuan peppercorns.