How to Break Down a Duck (Clean, Precise Butchery)

🔪 Duck butchery requires more precision and control than other poultry. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to break down a duck properly, understand each cut, and handle the bird in a way that preserves quality and maximizes yield. This builds on foundational butchery skills and takes your knife work to the next level. This is part of The Better Cook Academy — where you learn the techniques that define serious cooks. 🔥 Want to become a better cook — not just follow recipes? On this channel, I break down the fundamentals, techniques, and habits used in professional kitchens — so you can cook with confidence, clarity, and control. After working in Michelin-starred and World’s 50 Best restaurants across 7 countries, this series is built to help you understand cooking at a deeper level — not just copy it. 📚 This video is part of the Better Cook Academy series.