Classic French Duck à l'Orange with Citrus Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 whole duck, giblets removed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons grand marnier
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 02
   Pat the duck dry with paper towels and season the cavity with salt and pepper.
3. 03
   Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up.
4. 04
   Roast the duck in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours, or until the skin is crisp and golden.
5. 05
   While the duck is roasting, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, and white wine vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
6. 06
   Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the glaze thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
7. 07
   Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grand marnier and orange zest.
8. 08
   Once the duck is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
9. 09
   Carve the duck and arrange it on a serving platter.
10. 10
    Pour the citrus glaze over the carved duck pieces and serve immediately.