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Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

RinaRina — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:08:04 GMT

My COSTCO was out of steak and some fish, so, I bought duck ...

The recipe on the package just calls for salt, pepper and paprika.

I don't have paprika because I find paprika has no flavor.

I'm using an INSTANT-POT.

As per the instructions on the bag, I removed the neck & gizzards, which I assume I just throw in the pot.

Anyone have any helpful hints?

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

SuhseK — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:11:06 GMT

I know this isn't helpful. I can't stand duck. It's dark meat, and, in my experience, way too strong and gamey tasting.

I hope some good cooks, who do like it, can help!

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

fthunt — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:12:58 GMT

Cooked one = once

You better do your homework before throwing a duck in a pot. Greasy bird can be a big factor.

Google and read everything you can find.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

willomenia — Sun, 10 May 2020 22:53:38 GMT

Yes i cooked it just like you would chicken. You would have to look online as to the internal desired temp, but its pretty much like the dark meat of chicken. It is a little greasier, and if you have any apricot or orange marmalade that tastes good as a last 15min basting product. Bona petit!

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

Carmie — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:16:06 GMT

We love duck. I haven't had one for a few years though. I always cook it the same as I would a chicken or turkey.

It's not all that much different except there is no white meat. Because of that, there it is a bit more fat. The meat is tender, IMO.

Enjoy your duck.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

Twoaces — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:16:51 GMT

Ditto to fhunt. I recently attended a cooking class where duck was prepared. The biggest issue is handling all the fat, and you must do that! I don’t think a crock pot would be the best for duck prep. I’ll bet there are you tube videos that show techniques. I love duck and wish I could have a bite of yours!

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

RinaRina — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:18:45 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Cooked one = once
You better do your homework before throwing a duck in a pot. Greasy bird can be a big factor.
Google and read everything you can find.

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Ugh! My suspicion was right.

I DID cook duck ONCE and dumped the whole thing.

The pot was full of grease .. and it didn't taste good either.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

Mary Bailey — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:21:19 GMT

Yes many times. We love it.

I usually roast in the oven. We've smoked in in the Traeger also.

pierce the skin, salt and pepper is good. I put onion chunks in the cavity.

It will splatter so I roast in a covered pan on a rack. Put water or broth in bottom of pan. Near the end of cooking time take of the lid, turn up the oven to brown.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

RinaRina — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:20:34 GMT

@Twoaces wrote:
Ditto to fhunt. I recently attended a cooking class where duck was prepared. The biggest issue is handling all the fat, and you must do that! I don’t think a crock pot would be the best for duck prep. I’ll bet there are you tube videos that show techniques. I love duck and wish I could have a bite of yours!

That's a good point.

I wish I had a steamer tray to put it in.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

Somertime — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:21:51 GMT

If it were me, I would not use an instapot for the duck. Duck is like goose meaning it has a lot of fat and I mean a lot. Roasting for me is better, I drain the pan several times while it's cooking. The skin becomes crispy when roasting like a roast chicken, it does need to be basted. It is all dark meat and does have a gamey taste. Truthfully, I prefer Peking Duck because it's crispy, and does not have a gamey taste.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

fthunt — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:23:03 GMT

@Twoaces Duck needs dry heat - like the oven. It was years ago and no Google to consult - either the cooking time or the temperature got away from us and ended up with shoe leather duck and (OMG) the grease!

Trash time

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

Infinite Mom 47 — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:26:49 GMT

I only roasted one and never again. I put it on a rack and by the time it was done. That pan had 3" of grease in it. Had this gamey taste. Never again!

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

RinaRina — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:45:38 GMT

@Mary Bailey wrote:
Yes many times. We love it.

I usually roast in the oven. We've smoked in in the Traeger also.

pierce the skin, salt and pepper is good. I put onion chunks in the cavity.

It will splatter so I roast in a covered pan on a rack. Put water or broth in bottom of pan. Near the end of cooking time take of the lid, turn up the oven to brown.

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THANKS!

I looked at a couple of recipes.

Too bad I didn't get onions.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

Mary Bailey — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:52:51 GMT

@RinaRina You can put celery or apple, orange anything really

I just favor onions

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

ECBG — Sat, 09 May 2020 21:47:23 GMT

Also, cranberry sauce melted down would be wonderful with it. I'd do some scalloped potatoes or stuffing and some fresh green beans.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

Sooner — Sat, 09 May 2020 21:51:48 GMT

I have cooked lots of ducks wild and domestic. I would never put one in a pressure cooker. I would roast it in a roasting pan.

Lots of instructions on the internet. Find one flavored like you like. But I think it will just get tough and soggy in a pressure cooker.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

PA Mom-mom — Sat, 09 May 2020 21:59:47 GMT

@RinaRina Don't use an instant pot. Roast it. Use an orange sauce.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

RinaRina — Sat, 09 May 2020 22:25:10 GMT

@Mary Bailey wrote:
@RinaRina You can put celery or apple, orange anything really

I just favor onions

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You mean stuff it w/ celery, apple or orange?

BTW, the duck was delicious .. just w/ salt and pepper.

I can imagine how good it would be stuffed with onions and little potatoes.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

RinaRina — Sat, 09 May 2020 22:27:35 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
Also, cranberry sauce melted down would be wonderful with it. I'd do some scalloped potatoes or stuffing and some fresh green beans.

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Mmmm .. Yum! That sounds good.

The duck was sooo good with just salt and pepper.

Next time I'll stuff it.

Thanks.

Re: Have U Ever cooked DUCK?

RinaRina — Sat, 09 May 2020 22:29:58 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@RinaRina Don't use an instant pot. Roast it. Use an orange sauce.

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Haha! I saw the recipe with the "oranges", but I'd already started cooking.

So many variations!

I don't like chicken, so these suggestions are great!