Aromatic Duck

Ingredients

1 duckling
6 gr peppercorns
2 gr thyme
2 bay leaf
8 gr kosher salt
14 gr sugar
14 gr brandy
1 garlic clove
5 cabbage leaves
1/2 spice mixture inside the duck
1/2 over the outside
350 roast
400 roast about

Instructions

cut through flesh and bone of the duck carefully to make about dozen to 14 serving pieces, keeping the skin neatly intact on each piece. Spread the cabbage leaves over a platter, shallow basket or wooden bowl and arrange the duck on them. If the duck is to be served hot, arrange the cut pieces in a pan in a single layer, cut side down, and roast in a preheated 350 oven 15 minutes. --Food & Wine magazine