Crockpot Duck


(Genevieve Biggs) #1

Crockpot Duck!! I was craving duck, so I bought a whole duck. Defrosted it partially, enough to remove the guts and unnecessary sauce packet, and then had it in my crockpot on low while at work all day (17 hours). I was a little apprehensive because although I know that I like duck, I’ve never prepared it myself. So I feared that it might not taste good, that it might produce an odd smell, etc. But I came home from work to find only a subtle smell, my IP half-full of duck fat, and a nicely cooked duck inside with even a crisp skin. I love the taste, the fatty skin is delicious, there is no need for salt. It is a little bonier than I thought it would be, but I love it. Will probably eat about once a month now. :slight_smile: :duck:

I also plan to make duckonaise with the fat I saved. :wink:


(TJ Borden) #2

Thanks, and perfect timing. I have a duck in the freezer and I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with it. I’ve never cooked one before either.


(Ken) #3

Mmmmm. Duck fat. If you like sauerkraut, cook it in that next time. The kraut-fat taste combination is awesome! But, I also favor it because that’s how Grandma used to make it.


(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #4

I can’t seem to find duck in any of the local supermarkets. Do I have to go to a specialty butcher?


(TJ Borden) #5

I got mine at a meat shop/butcher, it was prepackaged and frozen, so not something they processed in house.


(Genevieve Biggs) #6

Nope. Prepackaged and frozen at a regular grocer.