Preparing Duck for Roasting

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Published 2021

Almost all farm-raised duck has been dressed and is ready to cook (RTC). If the duck is not completely RTC:

Singe off any remaining down and feathers over an open flame. Using a kitchen tweezer, pull out and discard any pin feathers.
Place the duck on its breast, feet facing you.
Cut off and discard the two olive-shaped glands on top of the tail in a V-cut. These are oil glands that will impart an unpleasant taste.