Shanghai Duck

Name: Shanghai Duck
Ingredients: 8 large scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 2 medium star anise, broken into 16 sections; 2 slices gingerroot, half-dollar size; 5 lbs duck; 1 cup light soy sauce; 1 cup dark soy sauce; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup honey, just enough to cover skin

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

8 large scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 medium star anise, broken into 16 sections
2 slices gingerroot, half-dollar size
5 lbs duck
1 cup light soy sauce
1 cup dark soy sauce
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey, just enough to cover skin

Directions

1

Put the scallions, star anise and ginger root in a heavy pot, on the top of your stove.
2

Place the duck, breast side up in the pot.
3

Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the duck.
4

Cover and bring just to a boil.
5

Simmer for about two hours or until tender, turning every half-hour.
6

Pre-Heat Oven to 400 degrees F.
7

Remove duck from pan and place on a shallow baking dish.
8

rub honey on duck.
9

place duck in oven just until crispy -- this does not take long and should not be left alone.
10

Once crisp, remove and serve!
11

Reserve liquid and serve at the table as a sauce.