Nanjing Spiced Duck

Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus 3 days chilling
Cooking time: 1.5 hours
Over temperature: 200C
Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 100g coarse sea salt
• 3 teaspoons peppercorns
• 1 duck
• sliced cucumber

Method:

1. Place the salt and peppercorns in a dry frying pan and cook over a high heat for 10 minutes to brown.  Shake the pan constantly to prevent the mixture burning, which would give a bitter taste.  Leave to cool slightly, then rub the salt and pepper thoroughly over both the inside and outside of the duck.  Wrap lightly in foil and store in the refrigerator for 3 days.
2. Remove the foil and place the duck in a roasting pan.  Cook in a preheated overn for 1.5 hours until golden.  Transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve with slices of cucmber.