Kate File 39 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Well I am at day 23 and all is going well. Then I realised I have not even opened the jar of duck fat that I bought in my preparations. I have just used ghee, coconut oil and a bit of olive oil. Of course there is a bit a reluctance on my part as the idea of using duck fat is kinda gross, but that is my old school thinking. I need to get with the program on duck fat. Any suggestions? In the frypan I fry my eggs, sausages, salmon, chicken pieces, lamb (for lamb rogan josh), prosciutto. I love to toss my carrots, parsnips and sweet potato in coconut oil and spices and roast in oven. Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Duck fat is fabulous. I love the flavor. It's stronger than chicken fat, but I think possibly using it for chicken would be a good introduction. I'd tell you to take a small taste, but it might put you off. It's delicious, but stronger than the other fats you are using. Think bacon fat/ghee, but poultry flavor. I am SO not doing a good job of explaining it. Link to post Share on other sites
Luke91 5 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Sweet potatoes roasted in duck fat might be my favourite food. I melt the duck fat in the microwave, toss the sweet potato in the liquid and roast them. They are also great par boiled then pan fried in some duck fat. Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Where are you guys finding duck fat? Link to post Share on other sites
Luke91 5 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Looks like both of us are in Australia so probably not much help to you. I can get it from my local supermarket chain. Or save the duck fat after I've cooked duck. Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Oh my..at a regular supermarket? Unheard of here and only people who hunt have access to duck. Well, that's not true, I think some of the good butcher shops downtown and the farmer's markets may carry good duck worthy of the fat. Link to post Share on other sites
Luke91 5 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Surprisingly we can get free range duck from one of the normal large supermarket chains. Same with kangaroo! Link to post Share on other sites
homerfrizzell 214 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Duck fat is fantastic! It's what I usually cook with - here's a Yucca Fries recipe from Chris Kresser that is delicious: http://chriskresser.com/recipe-yucca-fries Link to post Share on other sites
Renee Lee 1908 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 The roasted brussels sprouts recipe here is the Best. Thing. Ever. http://whole9life.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-2011/ Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Strathdee 2914 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I totally just talked to my computer..."Duck fat in a JAR?! At the store?!" Then I saw you were both overseas. Crap end of the stick over here... Link to post Share on other sites
Derval 3321 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 We have it in Ireland too sorry robin! Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I hate or love all of you. Haven't decided yet. Link to post Share on other sites
angifi 44 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Oh my goodness, duck fat is amazing. I love to roast chicken and veggies which I have smeared in the fat. It just gives a gorgeous crispness and lovely flavour. I am surprised you can't get it in the US. I am also in Australia . Link to post Share on other sites
Renee Lee 1908 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 You CAN get it in the US, the source is just suspect, and you have to go to a speciality store for it. Link to post Share on other sites
homerfrizzell 214 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Yes, and if you're in NYC, you've got a few options including a CSA or Farmers' Market. I saw it yesterday at Eataly - I haven't looked at Whole Foods yet. Or, another option - buy duck breasts or a duck and save the fat from cooking. Link to post Share on other sites
Renee Lee 1908 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 That's what I do, Homer. One duck produces so much fat, it'll last you _forever_ I got a goose last Christmas from my CSA and all that fat lasted me until June or July. (btw, you haven't had eggs until you've had them fried in goose fat) Link to post Share on other sites
homerfrizzell 214 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Renée, thank you for the goose reminder. I will see if I can't get one this year and try those eggs. Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Strathdee 2914 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Okay, I live in armpit Southwest Missouri. A duck at my local meat shop is gonna run me $35 (about $5/lb, I think). Will I get enough fat to make it worth it? We know we love the meat, but that's a whopper in my food budget. Link to post Share on other sites
homerfrizzell 214 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Robin, a whole duck should get you about three or four cups of duck fat. Another option to start with would be to cook duck breast, using a baster to draw down the fat or pouring out the fat as you go - that should get you enough to cook with for a little while and won't be as much of a hit to the food budget. Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Strathdee 2914 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I wish I could get just the breast! I think that next time my budget allows, though, I'll just grab a big one. My 4 year old ate BOTH legs last time. Link to post Share on other sites
Patronick328 16 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Duck fat... to be used all day every day... I sometimes will bathe in it it's so good (not really, but can you imagine how great that'd be) Picking up some duck breasts this weekend and going to cook my brussels sprouts in duck fact since I can't find whole30 approved bacon, even at my local wholefoods. Also, what is the best way to store duck fat? As inconspicuously as possible too, because if my wife finds out I'm hoarding fat and then cooking with it, she may cry (True story). Link to post Share on other sites
Mich 65 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'll have to try this Duck Fat. I think I have seen it at my local vege store. I actually had a duck and orange sausage for dinner tonight, it was pretty scrummy! Link to post Share on other sites
InkblotJo 12 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Hrm, has anyone tried this one from Amazon? http://www.amazon.com/Rougie-Rendered-Duck-320g-11-2Oz/dp/B004NE85PQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1347729051&sr=1-1&keywords=duck+fat Link to post Share on other sites
Kate File 39 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Duck fat is fantastic! It's what I usually cook with - here's a Yucca Fries recipe from Chris Kresser that is delicious: http://chriskresser.com/recipe-yucca-fries Ah, I'm from australa and although duck fat is easy to buy, I don't know what yucca roots are! Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon Simpson Thumann 378 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hmm, I saw duck at one of the local butcher shops for $3.99lb. I may have to buy one. Link to post Share on other sites
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