duck with orange sauce (catneon a l'orange)

Directions

1. 1

   Duck with Orange Sauce (Catneon a L'Orange) 1 (5- to 6-pound) duck Salt 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup white stock 1/2 cup dry

2. 2

   Place it on its side in a roasting pan and sear it in a hot oven, 475 degrees F, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown

3. 3

   Turn several times

4. 4

   Remove the duck and discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan

5. 5

   Melt the butter in the roasting pan, and stir in the flour

6. 6

   Cook over direct heat until the roux is brown, stirring constantly

7. 7

   Gradually add the white stock and white wine and cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it is slightly thickened

8. 8

   Return the duck to the pan and continue baking it at 375 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours