This Step is a Non-Negotiable When Making Peking Duck @bonappetit
This Step is a Non-Negotiable When Making Peking Duck  @bonappetit
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What makes Peking duck so incredibly crispy? It starts long before roasting. Watch as the duck is blanched to tighten the skin, remove impurities, and prepare it for even drying, one of the most important steps behind perfectly crisp, golden Peking duck.

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This Step is a Non-Negotiable When Making Peking Duck

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