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Duck
Asia — ducks have been domesticated in China for over 2,000 years. Wild duck has been hunted globally since prehistoric times.Wild: fall/winter. Farmed: year-roundRich, fatty, and intensely savory with a gamey undertone. The fat renders beautifully during cooking
Did You Know?
Duck fat is considered one of the finest cooking fats — with a high smoke point and delicious flavor, it's prized by French chefs for making perfectly crispy potatoes and confit.
Overview
Asia — ducks have been domesticated in China for over 2 · Wild: fall/winter. Farmed: year-round · proteins
A rich, flavorful waterfowl with dark, fatty meat. More intensely flavored than chicken with a distinctive richness. Used in confits, roasts, and Asian dishes.
Asia — ducks have been domesticated in China for over 2
Origin
Wild: fall/winter. Farmed: year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
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Category
Flavor Profile
Richfattyand intensely savory with a gamey undertone. The fat renders beautifully during cookingbasting the meat with flavor.
Storage Tips
Raw: refrigerate up to 2 days, freeze up to 6 months. Duck confit in fat: refrigerate up to 1 month. Cooked: refrigerate up to 4 days.
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How to Cook with Duck
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Score the skin to help fat render. Cook breast to medium (135°F/57°C). Confit legs slowly in fat at 200°F (93°C) for 6 hours. Save rendered duck fat for other cooking.
Substitutes
Chicken thighs (lighter flavor), goose (richer), or wild game birds.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Duck
Nutrition Highlights
fat
28.4
carbs
0
fiber
0
protein
19
calories
337
Quick Facts
Categoryproteins
OriginAsia — ducks have been domesticated in China for over 2,000 years. Wild duck has been hunted globally since prehistoric times.
SeasonWild: fall/winter. Farmed: year-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Good source of protein, B vitamins, iron, and zinc. Higher in fat than chicken but contains beneficial oleic acid (same as olive oil).
Duck Photos
3 photos showcasing Duck in its many forms
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Duck
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OriginAsia — ducks have been domesticated in China for over 2
SeasonWild: fall/winter. Farmed: year-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Richfattyand intensely savory with a gamey undertone. The fat renders beautifully during cookingbasting the meat with flavor.
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