Step 1

For the duck a l’orange recipe, char the skin of the duck to remove any remaining feathers.

Step 2

Season it inside with salt, pepper, 1 sprig of rosemary and 1/2 orange cut into segments.

Step 3

Place the duck in a baking dish, salt and pepper the outside as well. Surround it with 8 peeled shallots and 2 oranges cut into segments.

Step 4

Melt 20 g of butter in a small saucepan and sauté the last shallot, peeled and sliced, with 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Step 5

Let it caramelize slightly, then add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of orange liqueur. When the liquid has dried, add the juice of 2 oranges and the anise. After 1 minute, add the chicken broth and let the sauce reduce for 2-3 minutes, then pour it over the duck.

Step 6

Bake it at 200°C for 50-60 minutes. Remove it from the oven and place it on a serving plate, with the shallots and oranges around it.

Step 7

Recover the cooking sauce, let it reduce for 1 minute, adding a knob of butter to make it shinier. Serve it with the duck.