Just wondering...Does this service purpose?

Please tell me what does blanching the oranges do? It seems like a pointless thing.

Miss_Karen
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Duck à l'Orange
Recipe question for: Duck à l'Orange

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Jacob P.
Jacob P. November 26, 2020
Hi Miss Karen,

Great question!
Blanching the orange peels will remove any bitterness that they may impart to the duck during baking.

Happy Thanksgiving!
 
Miss_Karen
Miss_Karen November 28, 2020
Thank you for responding so quickly! I'm happy there is a madness behind the method. This sauce is killer!!! Sadly, I ended up braising it, because my new oven refused to get hot. So frustrating!!! No crispy skin- but quite delicious none the less.
 
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