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Unlock the Potential of Roasted Duck Legs

While most home cooks gravitate to duck breast when they want to prepare duck, there’s another cut you should turn to if you want to unlock the full potential of duck: duck legs.

02/14/2022

Understanding Barn Raised Poultry and Ethical Agriculture

There are a lot of different claims made on poultry packaging, making it difficult for conscientious consumers to understand what you are purchasing sometimes. To help you break through some of the misconceptions and misinformation that is out there, here is an explanation of the most common labeling claims you may see on poultry products.

02/10/2022

5 Health Benefits of Duck Meat

To spice up your diet and rescue your taste buds, try duck. Although duck meat often gets a bad rap for being high-fat or unhealthy, closer examination of duck’s nutritional value shows it is packed with health benefits that make it a great addition to your weekly meal plans.

02/08/2022

Whole Duck Recipes to Make Year-Round

Whole duck is not just for the holidays, and we’ve got the recipes to prove it! With whole ducks being easy to find year-round in supermarkets and online, think past the customary roast duck holiday meal and explore your creative side with recipes perfect for serving whole duck at any time of year.

02/05/2022

Tender Sous Vide Duck Breast

If the term sous vide evokes images of gourmet meals and fine dining, it is time to expand your perspective. Despite its French name, sous vide is a simple cooking method that is becoming more and more popular with both professional chefs and home cooks who love its ease and consistency.

02/03/2022

Why Add Duck Meat to Your Grocery List?

Although the idea of cooking duck at home can intimidate some consumers, those wanting to try something new find duck meat is easy to prepare and fits a variety of cuisines and menu options. Plus, duck meat and duck fat have a host of health benefits that yield a unique dining experience shoppers return to again and again.

01/28/2022

Why is Duck a Great Red Meat Replacement?

Although duck is poultry, it is darker in color than chicken and turkey and is considered a red meat by culinary standards. This makes it a great option for anyone looking for a healthy, flavorful alternative to beef or pork.

01/25/2022

Jump off the Cooking Carousel— Swap out Chicken for Duck

If you are tired of cooking chicken and are searching for something new to liven up everyday favorites, look no further than nutritious and delicious duck. Duck meat may be unfamiliar to many at-home cooks, but it is a versatile protein that is easier to prepare than you may believe and satisfies even the refined pallet.

01/23/2022

Finding Farm-Raised Duck Is Easier than Ever

Duck meat offers a rich, savory flavor not found in other poultry. That’s why professional chefs and home cooks searching for an alternative to chicken or turkey are turning to this protein now more than ever.  Although whole ducks remain the most readily available product in U.S. markets, you can find several convenient, value-added duck meat products throughout the nation.

01/20/2022