| Peking duck is a domesticated duck, which is used | | | | found being sold on the black market in China. Peking |
| primarily for its eggs and meat. The Peking Duck | | | | duck is a very popular menu item in Chinese |
| has been a favorite dish since the 15th century. The | | | | restaurants throughout the United States. |
| imperial Ming family ate in weekly as well as at all | | | | The most common method of preparing Peking duck |
| celebrations. The duck weighs about 8 pounds. It has a | | | | making the skin crispy. This can be done by baking or |
| yellow bill and creamy white feathers, complete with | | | | frying the duck. It is traditionally served as the main |
| orange shanks and toes. | | | | course of a three course meal. The first course is |
| Peking ducks have also seen their time in the spotlight | | | | usually a cream soup. The duck with vegetables and |
| and media. The famous creation of Walt Disney, | | | | potatoes complete the second course, and a delicious |
| Donald Duck, was modeled after a Peking duck. The | | | | dessert completes the meal. |
| mascot for the insurance company, Aflac, is a Peking | | | | Peking duck is a delicious type of meat that is served |
| duck. | | | | in a variety of ways throughout the world. The internet |
| Peking duck is eaten throughout the world. It is often | | | | offers some very unique ways to cook the duck and |
| found in restaurants, dinner parties, on cruise ships, and | | | | new recipes to try. There are also several great |
| at wedding receptions. China considers Peking duck a | | | | cookbooks out there that offer tips on cooking this |
| delicacy. It is in high demand there, and very hard to | | | | world class favorite. |
| find. The cost of this item is out of control, and often | | | | |