The exact written record of the origin of a sauced duck in Changde began with the Grand View of Changde Scenery published in 1988. The production technology of sauced duck in Changde has a long history and unique taste, and it is widely spread among Changde people. Especially in recent years, it has begun to enter the market, and it is well known and loved by outsiders. It often appears that it is a rare local high-quality specialty in Changde.
The combination of rich natural resources and heavy historical accumulation has given birth to Hunan cuisine with a large population, and Changde salted duck is one of the representatives with local characteristics. Tangde salted duck is produced and processed by using Dongting Duck which has been stocked or semi-stocked for more than one year as the main material in a specific natural environment, and through five processes, such as dipping sauce, salting, roasting, marinating, etc. 15, plus the ancient brine formula process that has been passed down for thousands of years.
Changde history
300,000 years ago, primitive people lived and lived in the plain mountains and rivers of the Yuan and Li rivers in Changde area. There are more than 40 Paleolithic remains in Li 'nan Township, Zhanggongmiao Town, Yaopo Township, Jinshi City, the downstream area of Shimen Xishui, and Gangshi City, Guanxi Town, Dingcheng District. The stone tools unearthed by excavation include stone chips, stone hammers, stone balls, pointy objects and chopping devices. Primitive people used these crude 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 techniques of stone grinding and pottery making. In Shimen Zaoshi, more than 7,000 years ago, the lower culture is 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 eating utensils.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Changde