Ronnie's Notes
The one consistent thing my husband wants for his birthday, year after year, is Chinese food. Forget the gifts, don’t bother with cake. Just give him Chinese food and he’s happy.
So this is on the menu this week, for his birthday, which just happens to coincide with Chinese new year.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Rinse and dry the duck legs and rub them with a light film of olive oil.
Place them in a roasting pan, flat side up.
Roast for .
While the duck is roasting, combine the orange juice, hoisin sauce, honey, orange peel. ginger and garlic in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat briefly, stirring just until the honey has become blended in the liquid..
Set aside.
When the are done, turn the legs round side up.
Pour the orange juice mixture over the meat, cover the pan and roast for .
Remove the cover.
Reduce the heat to 350 degrees.
Baste and bake for another or until the ducks are cooked through and the skin is crispy.