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Completely defrosted Duck in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Remove the giblets from inside the duck. Rinse duck and parts.
Pat dry.
Trim excess fat and skin from the duck.
Use butcher’s twine to tie the drumsticks together.
Prick duck skin all over with the tip of a sharp paring knife, making sure not to penetrate the meat.
Grate one orange and rub it all over the bird, squeeze the juice on top and place it inside the duck’s cavity with about 5-6 garlic cloves.
Season your bird Generously inside and out with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and dry parsley. Salt and pepper according to taste.
Add one cup of wine to the bottom of your baking dish.
Preheat oven to 375F. Place bird breast side up and roast for 1 hour. Carefully using tongs or turkey lifters, remove the bird to a plate.
Add sliced potatoes, bell or salad peppers, and mushrooms. Flip the bird over and place it on top of the potatoes. Baste it with juices from the bottom of the pan.
Dust your bird a bit of salt/pepper and dry parsley.
Continue roasting at 375F for 30 minutes.
