Peking Duck

Peking duck is a duck with a honey and vodka sauce baked at low temperatures for a long time to achieve a rich and crispy skin. It is served in tacos with plum sauce, cucumber, and green onions.
Ingredients
5
Servings
  • 2 kilos duck
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1/3 cups vodka
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 20 flour
  • 1 cup cherry sauce
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into julienne
  • 6 green onions, sliced into julienne
Preparation
4h
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  • Wash the duck in cold water and remove the giblets from the cavity. Dry it very well and rub the entire duck with salt, inside and out.
  • Place the duck in a deep dish and drizzle it with vodka, letting it rest in the fridge for 4 hours, turning it occasionally.
  • Then try to separate the skin from the meat without tearing it as much as possible. Dissolve the honey in the water and coat the entire duck.
  • Let it rest for a while longer to dry the skin in a cool place. (When I'm short on time, I do everything in one go without letting it rest.)
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C (medium heat) and place the duck on a rack (preferably elevated; if not, turn it several times). Place a tray with water underneath to maintain humidity.
  • Cook at this temperature for 30 minutes, then lower the temperature to 160°C for 1 hour, checking that the duck cooks evenly. Cook for an additional 15 minutes at 190°C.
  • Place the duck on a cutting board. Separate the skin from the meat and place it on a plate.
  • Heat the tortillas in a steamer, making sure they don't stick together.

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