Duck - Help!

[mcmich]

The duck dinners look very yummy indeed.

[goldfish]

 . . seemed a waste to toss what was left of that wonderful duck so now looking to make some stock.  It's come down to a choice between these two. . .

http://australian.food.com/recipe/duck-stock-save-that-carcass-333068

http://jenncuisine.com/2009/06/homemade-duck-stock/

[gertbysea]

. . seemed a waste to toss what was left of that wonderful duck so now looking to make some stock.  It's come down to a choice between these two. . .

http://australian.food.com/recipe/duck-stock-save-that-carcass-333068

http://jenncuisine.com/2009/06/homemade-duck-stock/

Both look good but I do not usually add onion to my stock unless I am using it straight away. Seems to sort of  change the flavour if kept too long.  But what do I know?

We picked our bones clean.

Gert

[Halex]

Goldfish, I woud go the asian ispired stock.
 

[Shazzy]

ok my duck is in the oven! Gert the berry poweraid is also horrible!

I have it on 170 and have some red wine some orange skin and mixed herbs in there.  I have done nothing to the bird at all - is that right??

Chookie and GF did you cook the veges in the same pan as the duck?

It is 1.7kg - am I right in assuming it should take about 1.5 hours???

Really enjoyed reading how everyones went yesterday - hoping mine will be just as successful.

Thanks Gert for guiding me through.

[gertbysea]

Yup all good. If you want crisp potatoes I would do them separately as the can with the wine will overflow into be pan.

Can't wat for the finish.

Gert

[Shazzy]

quick question - do you rest a duck when it comes out of the oven?

[gertbysea]

quick question - do you rest a duck when it comes out of the oven?

Oops didn't I say that? Yup rest for about 20 minutes coverd with foil or somewhere warm but not in the oven.

[achookwoman]

The gravy made from the stuff in the dish was terrific.  Made a lot,  so I have frozen left overs.
Cooked pots separately.
My duck took about 3 hours,  but this was because I kept adjusting the temp so as to finish at time visitors were expected.
Rested for about 30 mins.Visitors said they had never tasted a duck this good.  DH said best ever.
Made a dry rub of orange zest, salt flakes and peppercorns in TMX and rubbed into skin.  Pricked skin to release fat. Finished dish not at all fatty.  Saved 1 cut of duck fat,  which I removed from top of stock.  Scooped off most of fat and then placed stock in freezer for about 1/2 hour.  The fat set on top of stock and was easily removed.
Will certainly do this again.  Thanks Gert for you instructions.

[gertbysea]

Fantastic result. I love that it is not fatty and it is crisp and it is fun and people,love it.  Bonus is  lovely free duck fat ..

Cooking a duck is not that hard


Gert

[goldfish]

Chookie and GF did you cook the veges in the same pan as the duck?

Hi Shazzy - yes, we cooked parboiled potato, red onion, carrot, pumpkin in the same pan - - -just so full of flavour for us!!  Might try them separately next time to compare. . .  and there will be a next time . . .

[Shazzy]

Well cooked and eaten - now the cleanup!

The duck was lovely and tender and tasted nice. I have a good amount of duck fat in the bottom of the tin so will freeze that and use at another time.

 What suprised us though was actually how little meat there is on a duck!!! Deffinately not a dish to cook if your having visitors. Would I cook a duck again - probably not. As much as I love them I think I would rather have others cook it for me!

thanks Gert for all your instructions and encouragement. I am really pleased that I have actually tried cooking one now. thanks to those who joined in!

I think its something that everyone should try cooking at least once!!

[gertbysea]

Shazzy I hate the cleanup too.  Yup a small duck is good for just two. And yes you should try it once.  I have got it down to a fine art now so find it easy. Nice for a change and you have stock material plus the duck fat  so all in all a cheap versatile meal if you can get a duck for a good price.

Gert

[goldfish]

This is a practice run... Sat down this morning and finally figured out a few things on tapatalk like posting a photo or two or ....



. . . . well, by George!  I think she's done it . .!!!   (being able to post a photo, that is . . . . .at long last )

[Cornish Cream]

Well done GF