Cut the onions in half (no need to peel) and place in a large roasting dish.
Put the duck, breast up, on top of the onions. Sprinkle with the five spice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Put in the oven and cook for one hour. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the brandy and honey. Remove the duck from the oven and brush with half of the mixture. Return to the oven for another hour.
Remove the duck from the oven and brush over the rest of the brandy and honey mixture. Cover with foil and leave to rest for 30-45 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Orange and Brandy Roast Duck
Amount per Serving
Calories
1261
% Daily Value*
Fat
118
g
182
%
Saturated Fat
40
g
250
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
15
g
Monounsaturated Fat
56
g
Cholesterol
228
mg
76
%
Sodium
191
mg
8
%
Potassium
732
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
556
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
55
mg
6
%
Iron
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.