Duck Recipes

I love the rich flavour of duck and the way its pretty pink flesh contrasts with other ingredients. From a classic duck à l’orange to simple salads, once you master my tips for crispy skin duck you’ll never look back (see video below). Enjoy these easy duck recipes.

Duck a l'Orange in a copper frying pan on whitewashed background

How To Cook Duck With Crispy Skin

How To Cook Duck FAQ

What is the best way to cook duck?

The best way to cook duck breast is to crisp the skin in a frying pan and then continue with the recipe, whether that’s pan-frying the other side, popping it in the oven or adding it to a laksa.

How is duck meant to be cooked?

Duck is a delicious meat that’s best served medium rare to medium – it’s a shame to dry it out by overcooking.

How do I know when duck is cooked?

The easiest way to know when duck is cooke dis to use a meat thermometer. When the internal temperature registers 55–60°C (130–140°F) on a probe thermometer it is medium rare to medium.

How do I cook duck breasts?

Finely score the skin on duck breasts then cook duck breasts skin-side down in a frying pan from a cold start. Details here.

Is it easy to cook duck breast?

Yes, duck breast is the easiest cut of duck to cook – just pan-fry it, starting with the skin side and it will be deliciously tender and great in all sorts of dishes. Details here.

What's the easiest way to cook duck?

The easiest way to cook duck is to use skin-on breasts and pan-fry them until the skin is deliciously crisp.

How do you get crispy skin on duck?

The secret to really crispy skin on duck is to score the fat before you pan-fry it so that all of the fat renders out. Details here

How do I make sure my duck is tender?

Three important tips to make sure your duck is tender: bring it to room temperature before cooking; don’t over cook it (meat should be medium-rare to medium); let cooked duck rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving.

Can you put duck in the oven?

Yes you can cook duck in the oven – though I like to start it off in an ovenproof frying pan to get the skin really crisp before transferring it to the oven to finish cooking. You can also keep cooked duck warm in a low oven while finishing other parts of the meal preparation.

What pairs well with duck?

Duck is one of the few meats that pairs well with fruit, especially something with good acid to cut through the duck’s richness, such as oranges in a classic duck à l’orange. As for a wine match – you can’t beat duck and pinot noir for a perfect food and wine pairing.

Can I freeze duck?

Yes you can freeze whole duck or duck pieces. It’s best to vacuum-pack them or ask your butcher to do this for you, then thaw overnight in the fridge or in a sink of COLD water before cooking.

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