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Easy Duck Prosciutto (a nitrate-free recipe)

May 8, 2020 by Sylvia Rose 8 Comments

This easy duck prosciutto recipe will leave you wondering why you haven’t made this before now. Plus, there’s something so satisfying about slicing up charcuterie  you cured yourself!

duck prosciutto slices

THE PERFECT CURING PROJECT FOR BEGINNERS

Before making this easy duck prosciutto recipe for the first time, I thought curing meat was a complicated process best left to the pros.

Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn, the authors of Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking and Curing, showed me I was wrong.

Their recipe, which is the one I’ll be sharing with you today, calls for three simple ingredients: kosher salt, a duck breast, and white pepper.

Other than that, you’ll need a non-reactive container (like glass), cheesecloth and kitchen string.

Oh, and a bit of time and a cool spot for curing.

You might not want to hear this, but you’ll need a minimum of eight days from start to finish.

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Filed Under: Back-to-Basics, Kitchen & Garden, Recipes Tagged With: curing, Duck, fermentation, fermented foods, meat

Simple Seared Duck Breast & Arugula Salad

May 1, 2020 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

Learning how to sear a duck breast is a kitchen skill every meat eater should master. Today we’re diving into how to cook a juicy medium-rare duck breast to top an arugula salad with a zesty French vinaigrette.  Delicious!

seared duck breast arugula salad

WHY SHOULD I EAT DUCK?

If you’re a meat-eater, learning how to serve up a juicy medium-rare duck breast is a kitchen skill you will want to have in your arsenal.

Although duck is lumped under the poultry category, it is red meat and it is absolutely delicious.

Did you know that duck is healthy, too?

While duck skin is fatty, duck fat is rich in vitamin K, which is something we should all be striving for in our diets.

Overall, duck is a flavourful nutrient-dense protein that should be way more popular than it is.

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Filed Under: Cast Iron Cooking, Kitchen & Garden, Recipes Tagged With: cast iron skillet, Duck, salad, vinaigrette

BBQ Pulled Duck: A Simple Slow Cooker Recipe

March 6, 2020 by Sylvia Rose 3 Comments

BBQ pulled duck is a fun spin on pulled pork. Paired with a homemade stout barbecue sauce, this easy duck slow cooker recipe will make your kitchen smell amazing and your taste buds sing!

bbq pulled duck sandwich

As much as I love it, not everyone eats pork.

BBQ pulled pork is one of those classic American recipes that people love for its sweet, smoky flavour.

It’s a summertime favourite and makes an excellent addition to a backyard barbecue or a Superbowl party.

While one can always turn to BBQ pulled chicken to get their mock pulled pork fix, chicken doesn’t have the same meaty depth that duck offers.

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Filed Under: Kitchen & Garden, Recipes Tagged With: BBQ, Duck, party food, potluck ideas, Slow Cooker Recipes

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