Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

For curing duck: In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt and pepper together. Cover the duck halves completely with the salt mixture and allow to cure for 8 hours.

Rinse the cure off and place the duck halves in a 11- by 14-inch glass baking pan, fat side down.

For the marinade: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients together. Pour the marinade over the duck and allow 8 hours for marinating.
* The curing and marinating process should be done under refrigeration.

In a large sauce pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the pan is smoking hot add the duck, skin side down. Sear for about 4 to 5 minutes, resulting in a nice dark sear. Turn the duck over and finish cooking in the oven. Roast the duck for 20 to 25 minutes for medium-rare. Check the internal temperature for doneness. The internal temperature should be around 140 degrees.

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