Cook a Whole Duck: Recipes That Will Delight Your Guests

Whole duck is often associated with special occasions or formal dinners. But it doesn’t have to be. Duck is the perfect protein for any time you are entertaining, whether it is a holiday meal or a casual get-together with friends.

What makes whole duck great for any gathering is that it is simple to prepare but never boring. Its savory flavor adapts to just about every cuisine and enhances any menu.

Leery of entertaining with whole duck? Don’t be. Maple Leaf Farms offers several step-by-step instructional videos that take the guess work out of preparing a whole duck. Whether you choose to roast it, deep fry it or cut it up, whole duck will become a meal solution you will turn to again and again.

If you need some cooking inspiration, be sure to check out Maple Leaf Farms’ large selection of whole duck recipes. Whether it’s for a simple dinner with friends or a special occasion with family, you can find the perfect dish to center your meal around. Here are a few of our most popular whole duck recipes:

Duck a l’Orange

If you are looking for a traditional dish with classic French flare, try this roast duck recipe. Duck pairs beautifully with many fruit sauces, and our flambéed orange sauce is bursting with flavor that accentuates the rich flavor of roast duck.

Peking Duck

Our Peking Duck recipe combines the best features of traditional Chinese Peking and Roast Duck recipes: rich, juicy duck meat and thin, crispy skin. Served with Chinese pancakes, green onion brushes, cucumber strips and hoisin sauce, this dish will delight your guests.

Deep Fried Duck

Turkey isn’t the only bird that is delicious when deep fried. Duck is an ideal candidate for deep-frying, as well because it yields delicious, crispy skin and moist meat. You can deep fry duck in a large pot, but we recommend using a turkey fryer.

BBQ Duck

Most people love BBQ anything, and once you have tried this BBQ Duck recipe, you will be inspired to pair spicy barbecue sauce with rich, savory duck all the time.

Detroit Duck

Duck is a great red meat alternative. The next time you are in the mood for a hearty pork or beef roast and vegetables, try this whole duck recipe instead. You will be delighted with how well the rich flavor of duck melds with the sweet, earthy flavor of vegetables.