Hard Cider Brined Roasted Duck - Oliver's Markets

Ingredients

• 1 Whole Duck, entrails removed & body cleaned
• 1/2 c. Dry Sherry
• 4 c. Water
• 4 c. Dry Hard Apple Cider
• 1/2 c. Dried Chili Flakes
• 1/2 c. Brown Sugar
• 1/2 c. Coarse Kosher Salt
• 6 cloves Garlic, smashed
• 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger, sliced
• 1 tbsp. Black Peppercorns
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 5 Star Anise Pods
• 1/2 tsp. Whole Cloves
• 1 1/2 tsp. Coriander Seeds
• 1 tsp. Fennel Seeds
• 6 Bay Leaves