Mallard ducks have pointed wings and short rounded or square-tipped tails. They have mottled brown feathers punctuated by a patch of blue on the wings. Male Mallards have green heads and yellow ...

or until golden-brown. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/140 Fan/Gas 3 and slow roast for 2½ hours, basting from time to time. The duck should be tender in the wings and the legs should be ...

But there's good news: The oven can definitely be an option for some deliciously crispy wings, thanks to one of Alton Brown's brilliant cooking hacks. Brown adds extra steps to his wing recipe ...