How to choose your duck
Whatever the breed, choose a duck with tender flesh, with a thin, grainy, pale skin. For 6-8 people, select a duck weighing around 3kg.
How to joint a duck
- Slide a sharp knife between the thigh and the breast until you find the leg joint and cut.
- Repeat with the other side.
- Slide the knife along the breast bone, between the ribs and flesh to the wing joint, cut the joint.
- Repeat with the other side.
