My farmers mkt duck is covered w/pin feathers. Is there a fast way to remove them?

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SKK May 7, 2011
A couple of months ago this question was asked and there were several answers that were informative. Hope this helps.
http://www.food52.com/foodpickle/3636-about-to-make-duck-but-i-can-see-tons-of-black-hair-feather-follicles-what-to-do
 
inpatskitchen May 7, 2011
I have something called catfish skinners or pliers that I keep on hand to pin bone fish. I'm sure they're available on line or at fish/bait shops. A handy tool for next time...
 
Merrill S. May 7, 2011
If you have a blow torch, you can run the flame quickly over the skin, and it will incinerate the feathers (they'll turn black, but that's okay). Otherwise, I'm afraid it's tweezer time!
 
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