Instructions: To make brine, combine vodka, raspberry brandy, brandy, honey, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt and Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce. Blend well. Inject duck with brine using a brining needle. Let duck marinate for 8 to 12 hours.

Place duck on a rack in a roasting pan and surround with onions. Roast in a 300 degree oven for 2 to 3 hours. During last 1/2 hour, pour 1 quart of water in the bottom of the pan.

Remove duck from oven and let rest. Place pan drippings with onions in stock pan. Bring to a boil.

Make a slurry with water and flour. Wisk into the boiling pan drippings. Place thickened drippings into a food processor and blend until smooth.

Break duck down into wing, breast, leg and thigh. Serve duck with pan gravy as desired.

Comments: A delicious twist on a traditional offering for Thanksgiving and Christmas menus.

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