How to Carve a Duck

Serving duck is a fabulously elegant way to impress any of your dinner party guests. Be sure you know how to carve it properly. Most ducks can comfortably serve four people. Here's how to carve a duck to perfection.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Cutting board
• Carving knife
• Meat fork

1. Rest the duck, breast side down, on the cutting board for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. This allows the juices to settle, making your bird more tender.

2. Stick your meat fork in the center of the bird for stability.

3. Slice through the meat, using your carving knife, through the full length of the backbone.

4. Turn the bird on its back.

5. Cut the meat away from the carcass of the bird. Keep the knife as close to the bone as possible. Upon reaching the leg joint, use a little force to cut through the bone. (At this point, the bird will be in two pieces.)

6. Carve each half of the bird between the leg and breast. Next, divide the leg into two pieces. Finish by dividing the breast into two.