Peking Duck - Why It's a Melt-in-Your-Mouth Classic

Peking Duck is a renowned Chinese roast duck dish that dates as far back as 400 AD. One of the most symbolic dishes of Chinese cuisine, it gained prominence as a staple on 13th century imperial menus of several royal dynasties several hundred years ago.

Several elements combine to make a traditional Peking Duck dish including sliced pieces of crispy roast duck served with Chinese pancakes or buns and topped with a savory hoisin sauce and julienned vegetables.

If you have ever tasted Peking Duck, you understand why it is regarded as a culinary delicacy. The rich flavor of the tender duck meat and crispy duck skin pairs well with the salty, seasoned notes of the hoisin sauce.

Traditional Peking Duck is known the world over for the time-consuming and complex method followed to yield extremely crispy skin and moist, tender meat. Highly skilled chefs often follow proprietary recipes that call for 24 to 72 hours of preparation to produce restaurant quality Peking Duck.

Although traditional Peking Duck is a dish every food enthusiast should enjoy, don’t feel like you have to wait for a trip to Chinatown to enjoy it. Maple Leaf Farms offers a basic Peking Duck recipe that affords the same rich flavor but is much simpler to prepare at home.

For an even easier take on Peking Duck, you can use fully cooked Maple Leaf Farms Roast Half Duck in our Peking Duck Rolls recipe.

Peking Duck is a delightful dish that can take your tastebuds on a culinary journey. Whether enjoyed in a Chinese restaurant or enjoyed at home, it's a dish you don’t want to miss!