Turkeyis tasty…but it gets a little boring after the millionth time. (And don’t even get us started onchicken.) Duck, on the other hand, is unexpected, elegant and just as (if not more) delicious. It’s tender, juicy, fatty and so versatile—and that’s just the meat. Think about all the tasty dishes you could make with duck eggs and duck fat to boot. Not sure where to start? Here are 26 duck recipes to whip up for theholidays,dinner partiesor any old weeknight.
26 Duck Recipes for the Holidays (or Any Old Weeknight)
2. Japanese Sous Vide Duck Ramen
Yuzu juice, mirin, sake andplumpaste create an impeccably balanced marinade for the duck breast. Pairing it with soba noodles and dashi broth takes the dish over the top.
4. Pulled Duck With Plum Sriracha Sauce
Sweet, spicy and downright stunning. Pile the shredded duck oncn.manbetx ,grilled cheesesandwiches,salads, French fries or evenpasta.
6. Holiday Panzanella With Duck Fat Roasted Croutons, Winter Citrus And Hazelnuts
All drizzled withmaple-orange vinaigrette.Oranges,grapefruit,cranberriesand cold-weather herbs make this salad a must for theholidays.
7. Maple Balsamic Roasted Duck With Spiced Cranberry-persimmon Chutney
This dish simply screamsChristmasdinner. Be sure to leave plenty of time for the duck to dry out in the fridge before roasting (that’s the key to its crackly skin).
8. Duck Egg Salad With Curry And Dill
Capers,hot sauce, curry powder and raw red onion infuse this lunch staple with tons of zingy flavor.
11.与Soy-persimmo烤鸭n Glaze
The secret to the duck’s flavorful brine is three bags of black tea, soy sauce, fish sauce and all the winter spices.
12. Crockpot Duck Fat Chex Mix
Sriracha roasted peanuts + maple candiedbacon+ duck fat Chex mix = the ultimatefancy snack.
13. Duck With Orange Gastrique
Believe it or not, the sweet, tangy glaze only calls for three ingredients (two of which are likely in your kitchen right now). Be sure to score the skin before searing the duck breasts to render out the fat.
14. Seared Duck Breast With Roasted Plums
Sure, the crispy duck and juicy stone fruit are the main event. But the crispy sage leaves fried in butter and sprinkled with salt are an epic finishing touch.
15. Turducken Roulade
This notoriousThanksgivingdish has a whole new look. Rolling the breasts of achicken, duck and turkey instead of roasting the whole birds makes it so much easier to prepare this iconic main at home.
16. Duck Confit With Roasted Rhubarb
With this vibrantspring vegetableon the plate, the dish is prime for serving atEasterdinner in place of traditionallamborham.
17. Seared Duck Breast With Balsamic Burgundy Reduction And Raspberry Chutney
The secret to the duck’s floral je ne sais quoi? Crushed lavender. It’s a stellar pairing for the sweet chutney on top, made from duck drippings, honey, brown sugar and freshraspberries.
18. Bacon Lover’s Duck Egg Quiche
Not a single one of your guests will see this twist on thebrunchclassic coming. (And because of the fancy filling, no one will suspect you usedstore-bought pie crust.)
19. Duck Fat Roasted Potato And Wilted Kale Salad With Miso-mustard Dressing
Reason number 584 to always havewhite misoin your fridge. It adds a punch of salty, umami-rich flavor to everything fromcaramel dipto this sweet-and-sour dressing.
20. Dukkah Deviled Duck Eggs
Let’s face it: Thiscocktailhour staple was overdue for an upgrade. Infusing it with dukkah, a Middle Eastern and Egyptian condiment made from toasted nuts and spices, is just the ticket.
22. Roasted Stuffed Duck
Not only does a mayonnaise-based marinade infuse the duck with plenty of tangy flavor, but it also spreads the spices evenly across the bird and helps with browning.
23. Crispy Duck Fat Smashed Potatoes
We never thought we’d say it, but this three-ingredient side gives standard fries a run for their money. Might we suggest serving them with creamy lemon-garlicaioli?
25. Duck Fat Roasted Chicken And Potatoes
The leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to three days, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to show them off in the office breakroom. Pair the main with a green salad ormushroomsoup.
26. Peking Duck Poutine
Aka the most ingenious way to use up leftover duck meat. The duck fat gravy is the real pièce de résistance though (or is it the white cheddar cheese curds?).