Honey Orange Duck

Directions

1. 1
   Boil water in a large kettle.
2. 2
   Place duck, anise and parsley in boiling water; cook 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove duck from water; let cool on rack for 2 hours.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 350*.
5. 5
   Bake duck on rack in a roasting pan for 1 1/2 hours.
6. 6
   Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, sherry, salt and ginger juice.
7. 7
   Pour half of mixture into cavity and brush remaining mixture on duck.
8. 8
   Bake 30-40 minutes more; basting every 10 minutes during the last 1/2 hour of baking.
9. 9
   Transfer duck to a platter.
10. 10
    Garnish with orange slices.
11. 11
    Serve hot.