Move Over Thanksgiving Turkey, Whole Duck is Taking The Stage this Season
POSTED: 11/13/2022
It's the time of year to create a holiday menu your entire family is going to love. And one simple solution is to switch it up with duck as your main dish this year!
So, why chose duck over turkey? Here are just a few reasons:
It’s faster to cook.
Duck is a smaller bird than turkey, so it takes less time to prepare. Making two ducks takes half the time it takes to make a single turkey. If you are stressed for time, try duck this Thanksgiving with these basic recipes
Duck is healthy.
Duck has the same amount of calories as turkey, but contains more essential nutrients like iron and vitamin E. It also contains no tryptophan, so you can avoid the traditional post-turkey food coma!
Use all parts of the duck.
Duck fat, which is known as liquid gold by chefs around the world, makes delicious sides and gravy! While your duck rests, reserve the duck fat in the pan and use it to make a delicious side or base for gravy.
Duck is always available.
You can buy your holiday duck early since many retail grocery stores carry it year-round unlike large turkeys. Avoid the hassle of trying to find the perfect turkey at the last minute!
Duck Products for Every Occasion.
There is a duck product for any size gather or culinary skill level:
- For smaller celebrations, use duck breast or roast half duck.
- Whole ducks are perfect for large family celebrations.
- Try roast half duck or duck confit to reduce your Thanksgiving prep work.
Thanksgiving turkey is a classic dish, and it’s equally as popular for Christmas. If you want to maintain this tradition while serving something new like duck, try our take on turducken! Layer turkey breast, then chicken breast then duck breast with stuffing in between for a mix of traditional and new tastes at Thanksgiving dinner.
Don’t feel stuck in a turkey rut this holiday season. Instead turn to Maple Leaf Farms duck to elevate your menu and impress your guests.
