The first time roast it at 125°C for 20 minutes and the second time at 145°C for 25 minutes. Cut half of the duck and fry it at 180°C to make the skin crispy until the colour becomes dark red.

Season the duck with salt and the ground Sichuan pepper and place on a wire rack sat in a roasting tin. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes. Pour any excess fat into a jug. Reduce the oven ...

Crispy, golden ... or use them as a garnish for extra flavor. Serve immediately as a side dish for a Sunday roast or any festive meal. The duck fat must be sizzling hot before adding the potatoes ...

Whole ducks can be bought fresh-chilled or frozen. Look for fresh Aylesbury ducklings, Gressingham or the plump-breasted Barbary duck. Roast ducks on a trivet over a deep-sided roasting tin and ...