Ideas for duck? page

[JoanieL]

So, I bought a duck leg. Figured that before I order a whole duck, I should try a part first.

I found some recipes by googling, but I'd love to hear some tried and loved ones from here.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

[Diana Renata]

This. Rice optional.

The Wilderness Childe: Elderberry Duck with Fruited Rice

[JoanieL]

That looks wonderful! Thank you.

[EyeOfRound]

I like to roast mine with apples.

[sarasue624]

Lucky duck!

Every time I've been served duck at a fancy restaurant it's been rare in the middle and almost charred on the outside - like tuna is served, almost. I don't know if that's a duck thing or a restaurant thing, though!

[Diana Renata]

Generally speaking, duck and fruit go well together. Get creative!

Ohhh... duck with mandarin oranges. Mmmm....

[oliviascotland]

It's also nice rubbed with a paste made of crushed garlic, fresh grated ginger, a touch of tamari and enough honey to bind the paste (I use a teaspoon of honey for a whole duck to be divided between 5 of us, so a drop or two should do).

[EyeOfRound]

Lucky duck!

Every time I've been served duck at a fancy restaurant it's been rare in the middle and almost charred on the outside - like tuna is served, almost. I don't know if that's a duck thing or a restaurant thing, though!

Same. Incidentally, I do NOT like that. I cook mine thoroughly.

[JoanieL]

Good hints and ideas!

Has anyone done a duck confit? (Say con-fee with your best Maurice Chevalier accent.) It seems truly decadent.

[JoanieL]

This recipe: Easy Duck Confit Recipe | Simply Recipes is a little time consuming, but is very easy and delicious!

While the duck was resting after I took it out of the oven, I put most of the rendered fat into a pan and made duck fat french fries. They were awesome, and I understand why they've become so trendy. Some recipes recommend dipping them in aioli, but I thought they were stand alone good.