Lemon Beer Duck

Lemon Beer Duck

　　The people of Guangxi are warm and hospitable. Whenever friends and family come to visit, they go out of their way to prepare delicious meals as a gesture of welcome. Lemon Beer Duck is one of the signature local dishes served to honored guests.

　　Lemon Beer Duck has a rich and fragrant taste, with a golden, shiny skin, tender and smooth meat, and a well-balanced sweet-and-sour flavor. It’s crispy, juicy, and not greasy at all.

　　Making Lemon Beer Duck is a simple process. First, prepare a plump, about five- to six-pound free-range duck. Second, get two to three lemons (adjust based on your preference for sourness—use three if you like it tangier), and remove the seeds. Third, slaughter the duck, pluck the feathers, and remove the internal organs. Stuff one or two lemons inside the duck cavity, add an appropriate amount of salt and crushed ginger pieces, then sew up the opened cavity with needle and thread. Place the whole duck in a pot, pour in one bottle (about one pound) of beer, put another lemon on the outside, and simmer over low heat. Stir every four to five minutes to prevent sticking. Once the beer is absorbed and evaporated, and the duck is fully cooked with golden skin, drizzle with soy sauce, remove from the pot, chop into pieces, and serve. A delicious dish is complete.

　　Source: Tianlin County People's Government Website