"I made this last year out of the blue, and my whole family enjoyed it. We had never had duck before, and it was a nice exchange for the traditional turkey. We served it with all the usual side dishes."
2Rub salt, pepper, and paprika into the skin of the duck. Place in a roasting pan.
3Roast duck in preheated oven for 1 hour. Spoon 1/4 cup melted butter over bird, and continue cooking for 45 more minutes. Spoon remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over duck, and cook for 15 more minutes, or until golden brown.
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Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.