Ebony Duck

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Wash ducking and dry thoroughly inside and out with paper towels. Remove excess fat from body cavity.
3. 3
   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.
4. 4
   Place duck in oven and begin to bake, uncovered.
5. 5
   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.
6. 6
   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.
7. 7
   Duck will roast for a total of 2 1/2 hours.