The exact written record of the origin of a salted duck in Changde began with the Grand View of Changde Scenery published in 1988. Changde's salted duck production technology has a long history and unique taste, which is widely spread among Changde people. Especially in recent years, it has entered the market and is well known and loved by outsiders. Frequent appearance is a rare high-quality specialty in Changde.
The combination of rich natural resources and heavy historical accumulation has bred Hunan cuisine with a large population, among which Changde salted duck is a representative with local characteristics. Tang De salted duck is made from Dongting duck which has been stocked or semi-stocked for more than one year, through dipping, pickling, roasting, marinating and other 15 processes, plus the ancient bittern formula technology passed down for thousands of years, in a specific natural environment.
Changde history
300,000 years ago, primitive people lived and multiplied in the mountains and rivers of Yuanshui and Lishui Plain in Changde area. More than 40 Paleolithic remains were found in Nan Li Township, Yaopo Township, Zhanggongmiao Town, Jinshi City, and Shi Gang, Guanxi Town, Dingcheng District, in the downstream area of Shimen Xishui. The stone tools excavated include stone chips, stone hammers, stone balls, sharp objects and choppers. Primitive people used these primitive tools to collect fruits and hunt wild animals.
The excavation of Chengtoushan site in Lixian County proves that Changde began to enter the Neolithic Age 9000 years ago, during which primitive people had mastered the technology of stone grinding and pottery making. In Shimen Soap Market more than 7,000 years ago, the lower culture was one of the representatives of the early Neolithic culture in China. During this period, the production tools included axes, chisels and other cutting tools and fishing nets, and the original pottery-making technology was mastered to produce simple tableware.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Changde