3 Muscovy ducks, around 3 1/2 pounds each, or Peking ducks salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Remove giblets and neck from cavity of each duck, reserving necks for ...

Trim the fat off of the sides of duck leaving it attached to the breast. Score the remaining fat in a checker board design. Mix together the cloves, shallot and canola oil in a small mixing bowl.

As someone who cooks by the calendar, I’ve always wondered why strawberries and corn on the cob are socially acceptable any time of year, while duck is so often perceived as food for fall and winter.