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What in the World IS Confit Duck Leg? All You Need To Know About This Traditional French Slow Cooked Recipe
If you are looking for a delicious and classic duck recipe, look no further than Duck Confit. Developed in the 1600s in France, this dish has been a favorite for centuries because of the tender, flavorful meat that results from this cooking method.
Insta-Worthy Duck Charcuterie & Wine Pairings
With the ever-growing popularity of charcuterie boards, there are many different selections you can make to create a board your guests are going to love. Boards can range from cheese only to meats only, but most have a mix of both along with fruit or seasonal spreads for a flavorful experience.
Non-Traditional Duck Confit Recipes
Search the term “traditional duck dish” and you will no doubt find a reference to Duck Confit, or confit de canard as the French call it. With origins in Gascony, duck confit is a centuries-old technique that involves slowly cooking duck in its own fat yielding extremely tender, flavorful meat.
Ethical Eating Starts with Sustainable Meat Options
There are many points to ponder when evaluating the ethics of different food choices. Like many aspects of our lives, food production has varying degrees of environmental impact because of the water and other natural resources it requires.
What Is Braising? Learn how Duck is Perfect for this Combination Cooking Method
We love braising duck for a number of reasons. First, it is a wonderful way to render the fat, which can then be used to prepare and pack flavor into a variety of side dishes. Second, it makes the duck meat melt-in-your-mouth tender. Finally, it yields an extremely savory flavor that enhances complimentary flavors in many dishes.
Fall Side Dishes to Pair With Duck Entrees
Now that you have decided on a main dish for everyone to enjoy, sides are the next step. A side should enhance the flavor of the main dish. These side dishes not only make a meal better but are great to eat on their own if you are looking for a smaller meal or snack!
Turkey Burgers? Why We Prefer Duck
While duck is as nutritious as other poultry, it is very different in taste from chicken and turkey because it's a red meat. A well-prepared duck burger eats more like a beef burger than chicken or turkey burgers do.
Bringing Chinese Roast Duck Recipes to Your Kitchen
While the art of cooking duck started in China, it is a craft that gradually gained footing in many cultures throughout the world. Despite this, consumers often associate duck with Asian cuisine.
Cookout Favorites: Grilled Duck Leg
Everyone loves a cookout, and food is always the main draw. ! Whether you want to stick to classic cookout fare or step it up with a smoked option, Maple Leaf Farms offers a variety of recipes that are simple to make but can satisfy your pickiest guest.
