[tubebender]

My wife has not cooked a Duck since my days as The Great White Hunter but I am having a craving (Fit?) for Duck. Got any ideas (As he sets up Carlo for another great treat)...

[carlo3b]

HAPPY HUNTING, I know you and the Mrs. will enjoy, because it's really easy, and oh so tasty.. :)

Amaretto Roast Duck with Raspberry Raisin Sauce

• 4 lb. duckling
• salt and coarse black pepper

Raspberry Raisin Sauce:

• 1/2 cup red raspberry preserves
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon amaretto

Preheat oven to 325° F.
1) Line a shallow rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil and grease the foil.
2) Wash duck, then season with salt and pepper. Score the skin at 1-inch intervals for a crisp skin.
3) Place duck, breast side up, in prepared pan. Roast uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour. Pour off fat.
4) Reduce oven temperature to 325° F and continue to roast, uncovered for another hour to hour and 15 minutes. 5) Five minutes before the duck is done, baste it with the sauce, see below.

To prepare sauce:
Heat preserves, water and raisins in a small saucepan until the mixture boils.
Turn off the heat and stir in the amaretto.