Roasted Wild Duck With Orange Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 wild ducks
• Butter, for basting
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Rind of 2 oranges, shredded finely
• Water, for parboiling
• 1 oz butter
• 2 tsp flour
• Water, for moistening flour
• Juice of 2 oranges
• Clear gravy
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cayenne

Method

1. 1 Roast the wild ducks over a brisk fire, basting constantly with butter and lemon juice. Cook until desired doneness.
2. 2 Shred orange rind finely and parboil in a little water. Set aside.
3. 3 Melt 1 oz butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour moistened with a little water to form a roux.
4. 4 Add orange juice, clear gravy, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir well over heat.
5. 5 Add the parboiled orange rind. Bring to a boil and keep hot until serving.